NHTSA Recall 20V593000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V593000; Date: Sep. 28, 2020
longer than expected service-brake release timing may lengthen vehicle stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Kenworth T680; 2017 Kenworth T680; 2018 Kenworth T680; 2019 Kenworth T680; 2020 Kenworth T680; 2021 Kenworth T680
Component: Service Brakes, Air:antilock
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 1,416
Recall Summary:
paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016-2021 kenworth t680 trucks equipped with a 2.1m cab and wabco 6s/6m abs brake system with drum brakes. the brake systems were manufactured with a standard rear-brake abs modulator valve instead of a quick release valve, which may exceed the intended service-brake release timing. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, "air brake systems."
How to Fix:
paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the standard rear-brake, abs modulator valve with a quick release valve, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin november 25, 2020. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888. paccar's number for this recall is 20kwd.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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