NHTSA Recall 83V024000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V024000; Date: Mar. 1, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Kenworth L700; 1983 Kenworth L700; 1982 Peterbilt 310; 1983 Peterbilt 310
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 100
Recall Summary:
Front axle air brake chamber is attached with a clamp and bolt assembly that may not have been positioned correctly, and may chafe against the front brake hose. Chafing could result in an air leak and loss of air to the front brakes.
How to Fix:
The dealer will install new fittings on the frame end of front brake hose and replace hoses with a longer part. The fittings will be correctly located and the brake chamber clamp will be positioned correctly.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: service brakes; air brake chamber clamp and bolts. Consequences of defect: an air leak could result in loss of vehicle controlpossibly resulting in an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 9, 1983
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