2011 Kenworth T270 | 2011 Kenworth T370 | 2011 Kenworth T800 — Service brakes, air
Published May 18, 2010 · Recall initiated: May 10, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V211000, published May 18, 2010 and initiated May 10, 2010. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2011 Kenworth T270 | 2011 Kenworth T370 | 2011 Kenworth T800 — Service brakes, air.
What's the hazard
KENWORTH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 T270, T370, AND T800 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 28 THROUGH MARCH 19, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH DV-2 AIR GOVERNOR CONTAINING PART NUMBER G90-1070-2111111 ON THE T270/370 MODEL TRUCKS AND PART NUMBER G90-1070-11113111 ON THE T800 MODEL TRUCKS. THE DV-2 AIR GOVERNOR WAS MISASSEMBLED WITH A BLANK PLUG INSTEAD OF A BREATHER. WITHOUT THE BREATHER INSTALLED, THE AIR GOVERNOR MAY NOT BE ABLE TO DETECT THE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE AIR SYSTEM DURING NORMAL USE. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN THE SLOW ACTIVATION OF THE EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKES.
What to do
KENWORTH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES BY REPLACING THE BLANK PLUG WITH A BREATHER AND INSPECT FOR PROPER FUNCTION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Model
- T270
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2011 KENWORTH T270 | 2011 KENWORTH T370 | 2011 KENWORTH T800
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Kenworth T270 | 2011 Kenworth T370 | 2011 Kenworth T800 — Service brakes, air recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V211000 on May 18, 2010. Reported hazard: KENWORTH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 T270, T370, AND T800 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 28 THROUGH MARCH 19, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH DV-2 AIR GOVERNOR CONTAINING PART NUMBER G90-1070-2111111 ON THE T270/370 MODEL TRUCKS AND PART NUMBER G90-1070-11113111 ON THE T800 MODEL TRUCKS. THE DV-2 AIR GOVERNOR WAS MISASSEMBLED WITH A BLANK PLUG INSTEAD OF A BREATHER. WITHOUT THE BREATHER INSTALLED, THE AIR GOVERNOR MAY NOT BE ABLE TO DETECT THE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE AIR SYSTEM DURING NORMAL USE. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN THE SLOW ACTIVATION OF THE EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKES.
What should I do if I have this product?
KENWORTH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES BY REPLACING THE BLANK PLUG WITH A BREATHER AND INSPECT FOR PROPER FUNCTION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KENWORTH. Model: T270.