SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Published March 10, 2011 · Recall initiated: March 7, 2011
What's the hazard
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 KENWORTH T270/370, T440/T470, T800, T660, W900 AND C500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 18, 2010, AND JANUARY 28, 2011. CERTAIN CAST IRON SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSINGS, WHICH TRANSMIT BRAKING FORCE FROM THE BRAKE CHAMBER PUSH ROD TO THE BRAKE CAM TUBE, MAY INCLUDE A FLOW NOTCH IN THE HANDLE PORTION OF THE HOUSING DUE TO AN ERROR DURING THE CASTING PROCESS. A FLOW NOTCH IN THE HANDLE PORTION MAY REDUCE THE EFFECTIVE CROSS SECTION STRUCTURE AND CAUSE THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING TO FRACTURE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING AS NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.
Recall details
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Model
- T270
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2011 KENWORTH T270 | 2012 KENWORTH T470 | 2011 KENWORTH T440 | 2011 KENWORTH T470 | 2012 KENWORTH T370 | 2011 KENWORTH T370 | 2012 KENWORTH T170 | 2011 KENWORTH T800 | 2011 KENWORTH C500 | 2011 KENWORTH W900 | 2011 KENWORTH T660 | 2012 KENWORTH T660 | 2012 KENWORTH T800 | 2012 KENWORTH W900 | 2012 KENWORTH T440 | 2012 KENWORTH C500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US