2020 KENWORTH T370 RECALL - #20V086000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T370 long wheelbase vehicles with larger rear axle spacing. The vehicles may be missing a second R12 relay valve, causing increased brake activation timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2020 KENWORTH T370 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
4/23/2019 - 9/30/2019 |
| Recalled on |
2/18/2020 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
5/6/2020 |
| # Affected |
4 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE |
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| Description |
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T370 long wheelbase vehicles with larger rear axle spacing. The vehicles may be missing a second R12 relay valve, causing increased brake activation timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems." |
| Consequences |
Increased brake activation timing may lengthen vehicle stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
PACCAR will notify owners, and Kenworth dealers will install a second R12 relay valve, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on April 14, 2020. The recall began May 6, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20KWA. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2020 KENWORTH T370 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
2020 KENWORTH T370 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2020 KENWORTH T370 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2020 KENWORTH T370 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL
2020 KENWORTH T370 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL
2020 KENWORTH T370 Recall for STEERING, CRITICAL FASTENERS
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