Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2012 Kenworth T270/370, T440/T470, T800, T660, W900 And C500 Vehicles Manufactured Between October 18, 2010, And January 28, 2011. Certain Cast Iron Slack Adjuster Housings, Which Transmit Braking Force From The Brake Chamber Push Rod To The Brake Cam Tube, May Include A Flow Notch In The Handle Portion Of The Housing Due To An Error During The Casting Process. A Flow Notch In The Handle Portion May Reduce The EffeCTIve Cross SeCTIon Structure And Cause The Slack Adjuster Housing To Fracture.
Make Of Vehicle
KENWORTH
Model Of Vehicle
T370
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V157000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters
Effect Of Defect
If The Slack Adjuster Housing Were To Fracture, The Wheel Brake To Which The Slack Adjuster Housing Is Attached Would No Longer FunCTIon, Which Could Increase Vehicle Stopping Distances, And If Mounted On The Steer Axle, Could Cause The Vehicle To Pull To One Side During Braking, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Slack Adjuster Housing As Necessary. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On March 30, 2011. Owners May Contact Kenworth At 425-828-5440.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20101018
End Of Manufacture
20110128
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
280
Date Owners Notified
20110330
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20110307
Make Campaign Number
11KWA