Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) Is Recalling Certain 2020 Kenworth T370 Long Wheelbase Vehicles With Larger Rear Axle Spacing. The Vehicles May Be Missing A Second R12 Relay Valve, Causing Increased Brake Activation Timing. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
KENWORTH
Model Of Vehicle
T370
Year
2020
Recall Campaign Number
20V086000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Differential Proportional Valve
Effect Of Defect
Increased Brake Activation Timing May Lengthen Vehicle Stopping Distance, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Paccar Will Notify Owners, And Kenworth Dealers Will Install A Second R12 Relay Valve, Free Of Charge. Paccar Issued Owners An Interim Notification On April 14, 2020. The Recall Began May 6, 2020. Owners May Contact Kenworth Customer Service At 1-425-828-5888. Paccar’S Number For This Recall Is 20Kwa.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20190423
End Of Manufacture
20190930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4
Date Owners Notified
20200506
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20200214
Make Campaign Number
20KWA
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121