Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Is Recalling 2 My 2009 Kenworth T270 And T370 4X2 Trucks. The Anchor Plate Tie Bar Which Reinforces The Anchor Plate On 73Mm Calipers Was Not Installed. Under High Torque Brake Applications The Slide Pins Could Bind, Resulting In A ReduCTIon Of The Braking Effort And/Or Brake Drag Caused By Incomplete Brake Release; Or The Anchor Plate Could Fatigue, Resulting In A Cracked And/Or Fracture Anchor Plate.
Make Of Vehicle
KENWORTH
Model Of Vehicle
T270
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
09V140000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Result In Reduced Braking Capacity And Increased Stopping Distances, Or Part Of The Anchor Plate Could Separate And Fall Onto The Roadway. Either Of These Could Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Brakes On The Affected Chassis For The Presence Of The Anchor Plate Tie Bar; And Install The Anchor Plate Tie Bar If Missing Free Of Charge. All Vehicles Have Been Fixed. Owner May Contact Kenworth At 425-828-5440.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20080915
End Of Manufacture
20090316
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2
Date Owners Notified
20090417
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20090429
Make Campaign Number
409B & 09KW2