2009 KENWORTH T2000 RECALL - #09V239000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
KENWORTH IS RECALLING 3,423 MY 2004-2009 T2000, T800,T600, W900 AND T660 VEHICLES. INCREASED BRAKE EXCITATION IN A CERTAIN VEHICLE CONFIGURATION WHICH INCLUDES BENDIX DRUM BRAKES, WIDE BASE LOW PROFILE SINGLE TIRES, AND AN AG400 OR AG460 REAR SUSPENSION, DUE TO ITS UNIQUE BRAKE CLOCKING AND CAM TUBE LENGTH, CAN CAUSE FATIGUE AND CRACKING TO BRAKE ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2009 KENWORTH T2000 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
4/23/2003 - 9/17/2008 |
| Recalled on |
6/29/2009 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
7/20/2009 |
| # Affected |
3,423 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
KENWORTH IS RECALLING 3,423 MY 2004-2009 T2000, T800,T600, W900 AND T660 VEHICLES. INCREASED BRAKE EXCITATION IN A CERTAIN VEHICLE CONFIGURATION WHICH INCLUDES BENDIX DRUM BRAKES, WIDE BASE LOW PROFILE SINGLE TIRES, AND AN AG400 OR AG460 REAR SUSPENSION, DUE TO ITS UNIQUE BRAKE CLOCKING AND CAM TUBE LENGTH, CAN CAUSE FATIGUE AND CRACKING TO BRAKE ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS. |
| Consequences |
CRACKING CAN CAUSE A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE CAM TUBE, WHICH COULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND DECREASE PARKING BRAKE HOLD CAPABILITY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE BRAKES ASSEMBLY, REPLACE CRACKED REAR AXLE BRAKES ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS WHERE REQUIRED, AND INSTALL CAM TUBE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON ALL REAR AXLE WHEEL ENDS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OR BEFORE JULY 25, 2009. OWNER MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440. |
| Notes |
PACCAR RECALL NO. 09KW7.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2009 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2009 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for SUSPENSION
2009 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for SUSPENSION
2009 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2009 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2009 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2009 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2009 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2009 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2009 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2009 KENWORTH T2000 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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