Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With Brake Valves Manufactured By Honeywell Bendix. The Orientation And Location Of The Brake Valve Is Such That Water Can Get Into The Valve Through A Vent In The Valve. The Water Will Contaminate The Air System And Could Freeze The Brake Valve.
Make Of Vehicle
KENWORTH
Model Of Vehicle
T2000
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
00V026000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Quick Release Valve
Effect Of Defect
If Frozen, The Operator Will Not Be Able To Modulate The Brake Forces With The Brake Pedal.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Air Brake System And Modifications Will Be Made To The Brake Valve.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19990830
End Of Manufacture
20000114
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2268
Date Owners Notified
20000229
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20000201
Make Campaign Number
00KW01