Kenworth W900 (1978) – 79V059000

Defect Description For Recall

The Parking Brake Valves May Have Been Incorrectly Piped. If The Parking Brake Piping Is Incorrectly Routed, There Is No Way To Set The Tractor Parking Brakes Independently Of The Trailer Parking Brakes. This Could Cause The Parking Brakes To Back Off While The Trailer Air Supply Is Being Charged, Causing The Tractor To Roll.

Make Of Vehicle

KENWORTH

Model Of Vehicle

W900

Year

1978

Recall Campaign Number

79V059000

Component Description

Parking Brake:Driveline:Air

Effect Of Defect

Fix Defect

Trailer Air Supply Will Be Moved From The Discharge Side Of The Tractor Parking Valve To The Discharge Side Of The Combination Parking Valve. This Service Will Be Done At No Charge.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Paccar, Incorporated

Start Of Manufacture

19780601

End Of Manufacture

19781101

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

2620

Date Owners Notified

19790215

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Date Report Received

19790223

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard