Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Trucks May Have Been Assembled Without The Installation Of A Single Check Valve. This Fails To Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, “Air Brake Systems”. In The Event Of A Single Failure In The Rear Air System, The Lack Of A Check Valve Would Allow Simultaneous Loss Of Air From Both Front And Rear Braking Systems.
Make Of Vehicle
KENWORTH
Model Of Vehicle
W900B
Year
1982
Recall Campaign Number
82V074000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Install A Single Check Valve, If Necessary, Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19820301
End Of Manufacture
19820701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1000
Date Owners Notified
19820925
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
19820726
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121