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  NHTSA Recall 84V076000

NHTSA Campaign Id 84V076000; Date: Jun. 19, 1984

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1983 Kenworth Chassis 1984 Kenworth Chassis

Component: Service Brakes, Air:controls

Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 196

icon3 Recall Summary:

Control valves may not allow full pressure release after brake pedal has been released by operator.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealer will remove the plugs from the exhaust ports on the service supply and emergency supply control valves, and install a tube and fitting in its place.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: emergency and service brakes; air control valves. Consequences of defect: braking action may continue after brakes are releasedwhich could result in loss of control and an accident.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 15, 1984

Also see:

All recalls of Kenworth vehicles.

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