2011 Kenworth T440 | 2012 Kenworth T440 — Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve
Published May 13, 2011 · Recall initiated: May 10, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V281000, published May 13, 2011 and initiated May 10, 2011. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2011 Kenworth T440 | 2012 Kenworth T440 — Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve.
What's the hazard
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 KENWORTH T440 TRACTORS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 18, 2010, AND FEBRUARY 9, 2011 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE QUICK RELEASE AIR VALVE REQUIRED IN THE FULL TRUCK SERVICE BRAKE AIR LINE GLADHAND CONNECTION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. THE OMISSION OF THE QUICK RELEASE AIR VALVE MAY ALLOW THE FULL TRUCK SERVICE BRAKE AIR LINE GLADHAND RELEASE TIMING TO EXCEED THE THRESHOLD OF 0.75 SECONDS BY 1/10TH OF A SECOND, THEREBY FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SAFETY STANDARD.
What to do
KENWORTH DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE QUICK RELEASE AIR VALVE IN THE FULL TRUCK SERVICE BRAKE AIR LINE WITH GLADHAND CONNECTION. ALL OF THE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED, THEREFORE, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PACCAR AT 1-425-468-7400.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Model
- T440
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2011 KENWORTH T440 | 2012 KENWORTH T440
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Kenworth T440 | 2012 Kenworth T440 — Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V281000 on May 13, 2011. Reported hazard: PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 KENWORTH T440 TRACTORS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 18, 2010, AND FEBRUARY 9, 2011 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE QUICK RELEASE AIR VALVE REQUIRED IN THE FULL TRUCK SERVICE BRAKE AIR LINE GLADHAND CONNECTION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. THE OMISSION OF THE QUICK RELEASE AIR VALVE MAY ALLOW THE FULL TRUCK SERVICE BRAKE AIR LINE GLADHAND RELEASE TIMING TO EXCEED THE THRESHOLD OF 0.75 SECONDS BY 1/10TH OF A SECOND, THEREBY FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SAFETY STANDARD.
What should I do if I have this product?
KENWORTH DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE QUICK RELEASE AIR VALVE IN THE FULL TRUCK SERVICE BRAKE AIR LINE WITH GLADHAND CONNECTION. ALL OF THE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED, THEREFORE, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PACCAR AT 1-425-468-7400.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KENWORTH. Model: T440.