Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Is Recalling 1,043 My 2008-2009 Kenworth C500, T2000,T660, T800 And W900 Trucks Equipped With Bendix Mv-3 Dash Control Valves. The Molded Valve Body Has An Incorrect Core Pin In The InjeCTIon Mold Causing The Valve Body To Be Oversized In The Double Check Valve Area. This Condition Can Allow The Rubber Double Check Valve To Become Lodged In The Body Opening Under Certain CircuMSTances.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
389K
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
08V128000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Conventional:Air
Effect Of Defect
If The Double Check Valve Becomes Lodged, In The Event Of A Primary Reservoir Failure, Air Pressure Can Leak Past The Lodged Double Check Valve TherEBY Depleting The Secondary Reservoir, Causing Reduced Ability For Modulating The Service Emergency Brakes. In Such An Event, The Operator Should Observe An Air Leak, Indications Of Low Air Pressure Via The Primary And Secondary Air Gauges, And Audible And Visual Low Air Pressure Warning Alarms. A Vehicle Crash Is Possible If These Warnings Are Not Heeded.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Bendix Mv-3 Dash Control Valves Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On April 14, 2008. Owners May Contact Kenworth At 1-425-828-4196.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20080117
End Of Manufacture
20080218
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1043
Date Owners Notified
20080414
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20080321
Make Campaign Number
08KW3 308E