2007 KENWORTH W900 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 |
2007 KENWORTH W900 |
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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 |
2007 KENWORTH W900 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2007 KENWORTH W900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2007 KENWORTH W900 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2007 KENWORTH W900 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2007 KENWORTH W900 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
2007 KENWORTH W900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
2007 KENWORTH W900 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2007 KENWORTH W900 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2007 KENWORTH W900 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2007 KENWORTH W900 Recall for SUSPENSION
2007 KENWORTH W900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2007 KENWORTH W900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC
2007 KENWORTH W900 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2007 KENWORTH W900 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2007 KENWORTH W900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
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