Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) Is Recalling Certain 2012-2018 Kenworth T800 And T880 Vehicles Equipped With Neway Adz Tridem Rear Suspensions. The Brake Control Airline May Be The Incorrect Size, Resulting In An Imbalance In The Service Brake Application 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
T880
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
17V322000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
An Incorrectly Sized Airline May Lengthen The Distance Needed To Stop The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Kenworth Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Modify The Air Brake System With Updated Brake Piping, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 21, 2017. Owners May Contact Kenworth Customer Service At 1-425-828-5000. Paccar’S Number For This Recall Is 17Kwb.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20111031
End Of Manufacture
20170407
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
23
Date Owners Notified
20170621
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20170516
Make Campaign Number
17KWB
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121