2000 KENWORTH T2000 RECALL - #00V026000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : QUICK RELEASE VALVE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BRAKE VALVES MANUFACTURED BY HONEYWELL BENDIX. THE ORIENTATION AND LOCATION OF THE BRAKE VALVE IS SUCH THAT WATER CAN GET INTO THE VALVE THROUGH A VENT IN THE VALVE. THE WATER WILL CONTAMINATE THE AIR SYSTEM AND COULD FREEZE THE BRAKE VALVE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 KENWORTH T2000 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
8/30/1999 - 1/14/2000 |
| Recalled on |
2/4/2000 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
2/29/2000 |
| # Affected |
2,268 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BRAKE VALVES MANUFACTURED BY HONEYWELL BENDIX. THE ORIENTATION AND LOCATION OF THE BRAKE VALVE IS SUCH THAT WATER CAN GET INTO THE VALVE THROUGH A VENT IN THE VALVE. THE WATER WILL CONTAMINATE THE AIR SYSTEM AND COULD FREEZE THE BRAKE VALVE. |
| Consequences |
IF FROZEN, THE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MODULATE THE BRAKE FORCES WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM AND MODIFICATIONS WILL BE MADE TO THE BRAKE VALVE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 29, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT1-206-828-5000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2000 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
2000 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2000 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2000 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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