Defect Description For Recall
Kenworth Is Recalling 3,423 My 2004-2009 T2000, T800,T600, W900 And T660 Vehicles. Increased Brake Excitation In A Certain Vehicle Configuration Which Includes Bendix DrUM Brakes, Wide Base Low Profile Single Tires, And An Ag400 Or Ag460 Rear Suspension, Due To Its Unique Brake Clocking And Cam Tube Length, Can Cause Fatigue And Cracking To Brake Assembly Components.
Make Of Vehicle
KENWORTH
Model Of Vehicle
T660
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
09V239000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
Cracking Can Cause A Complete Fracture Of The Cam Tube, Which Could Increase Stopping Distance And Decrease Parking Brake Hold Capability.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Rear Axle Brakes Assembly, Replace Cracked Rear Axle Brakes Assembly Components Where Required, And Install Cam Tube Support Brackets On All Rear Axle Wheel Ends Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin Or Before July 25, 2009. Owner May Contact Kenworth At 1-425-828-5440.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20030423
End Of Manufacture
20080917
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3423
Date Owners Notified
20090720
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20090630
Make Campaign Number
09KW7