Defect Description For Recall
The Hand Valve Installed In The Vehicle May Have Been Incorrectly Positioned. This Would Allow Air To Escape From Both The Front And Rear Service Systems Simultaneously If The Control Line To The Rear Axle Relay Valves Should Fail. Performance Of Front And Rear Service Brakes During Failure Could Be Degraded.
Make Of Vehicle
KENWORTH
Model Of Vehicle
C500
Year
1981
Recall Campaign Number
82V075000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Controls:Foot Control
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Hand Valve Will Be Repositioned By The Dealer, If Necessary, At No Charge Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
19810101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
900
Date Owners Notified
19821201
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
19820726
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121