1979 KENWORTH L700 RECALL - #79V216000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SLACK ADJUSTERS
DUE TO DEFECTIVE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF SLACK ADJUSTER DAMAGE. THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE ON THE REAR WHEEL END.
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| Vehicle |
1979 KENWORTH L700 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1978 - 8/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
12/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
11/15/1979 |
| # Affected |
300 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS |
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| Description |
DUE TO DEFECTIVE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF SLACK ADJUSTER DAMAGE. THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE ON THE REAR WHEEL END. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REVERSE THE INSTALLATION OF THE MIDLAND SLACK ADJUSTER OR INSTALL A BENDIX SLACK ADJUSTER AS FOUND NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; SLACK ADJUSTER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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