2016 KENWORTH T440 RECALL - #15V457000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured February 16, 2015, to March 9, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with an SR-7 spring brake valve assembly that may have had the primary and secondary service brake applications installed in reverse. In the event of a failure in the primary or secondary circuit, the redundant circuit would not provide adequate service brake functionality. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 KENWORTH T440 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
2/16/2015 - 3/9/2015 |
| Recalled on |
7/22/2015 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
9/16/2015 |
| # Affected |
334 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured February 16, 2015, to March 9, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with an SR-7 spring brake valve assembly that may have had the primary and secondary service brake applications installed in reverse. In the event of a failure in the primary or secondary circuit, the redundant circuit would not provide adequate service brake functionality. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems." |
| Consequences |
A loss of braking ability would increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the air line installations as required, free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWK. |
| 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 |
2016 KENWORTH T440 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2016 KENWORTH T440 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2016 KENWORTH T440 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2016 KENWORTH T440 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
2016 KENWORTH T440 Recall for STEERING
2016 KENWORTH T440 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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