| Vehicle |
2008 KENWORTH T800 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
10/2/2007 - 11/9/2007 |
| Recalled on |
1/8/2008 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
2/22/2008 |
| # Affected |
2,794 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON SYNFLEX ECLIPSE BRAND EXTRUDED NYLON AIR BRAKE HOSE TUBING FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES." THE TUBING WAS MANUFACTURED WITH ONLY FOUR LAYERS OF NYLON MATERIAL, INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED FIVE LAYERS. |
| Consequences |
THE DIAMETER OF THE HOSE AFFECTS THE FITTINGS WHICH MAY ALLOW AIR TO LEAK FROM THE BRAKES AND CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BRAKE HOSES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2008. OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196. |
| Notes |
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 07KWF AND PETERBILT RECALL NO. 1207L.CUSTOMERS 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 |
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2008 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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