PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain 2012-2018 Kenworth T800 and T880 vehicles equipped
— Recall Campaign #17V322000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 23 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V322000
| Manufacturer: | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 16, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V322000 |
| Units affected: | 23 |
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- 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.