2017 KENWORTH T800 RECALL - #17V322000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Kenworth T800 and T880 vehicles equipped with Neway ADZ tridem rear suspensions. The brake control airline may be the incorrect size, resulting in an imbalance in the service brake application 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 |
2017 KENWORTH T800 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
10/31/2011 - 4/7/2017 |
| Recalled on |
5/18/2017 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
6/21/2017 |
| # Affected |
23 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Kenworth T800 and T880 vehicles equipped with Neway ADZ tridem rear suspensions. The brake control airline may be the incorrect size, resulting in an imbalance in the service brake application timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air brake systems." |
| Consequences |
An incorrectly sized airline may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system with updated brake piping, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2017. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 17KWB. |
| 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 |
2017 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, MODULE
2017 KENWORTH T800 Recall for TIRES
2017 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2017 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2017 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2017 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2017 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2017 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2017 KENWORTH T800 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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