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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V573000

2008 Kenworth W900 | 2007 Kenworth T800 | 2008 Kenworth T800 | 2007 Kenworth W900 | 2009 Kenworth W900 | 2009 Kenworth T800 | 2010 Kenworth T800 | 2010 Kenworth W900 | 2011 Kenworth T800 | 2011 Kenworth W900 | 2012 Kenworth T800 | 2012 Kenworth W900 | 2013 Kenworth T800 | 2013 Kenworth W900 | 2014 Kenworth T800 | 2014 Kenworth W900 — Service brakes

Published November 21, 2013 · Recall initiated: November 18, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V573000, published November 21, 2013 and initiated November 18, 2013. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2008 Kenworth W900 | 2007 Kenworth T800 | 2008 Kenworth T800 | 2007 Kenworth W900 | 2009 Kenworth W900 | 2009 Kenworth T800 | 2010 Kenworth T800 | 2010 Kenworth W900 | 2011 Kenworth T800 | 2011 Kenworth W900 | 2012 Kenworth T800 | 2012 Kenworth W900 | 2013 Kenworth T800 | 2013 Kenworth W900 | 2014 Kenworth T800 | 2014 Kenworth W900 — Service brakes.

What's the hazard

PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Kenworth T800 and W900 trucks manufactured March 22, 2006, through July 15, 2013 and equipped with Primaax tridem rear suspensions and a pusher and/or tag axle. The affected trucks have brake chambers that take longer to apply or release the brakes than the required time limit. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems.

What to do

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13KWL.

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Recall details

Brand
KENWORTH
Model
W900
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Lot
2008 KENWORTH W900 | 2007 KENWORTH T800 | 2008 KENWORTH T800 | 2007 KENWORTH W900 | 2009 KENWORTH W900 | 2009 KENWORTH T800 | 2010 KENWORTH T800 | 2010 KENWORTH W900 | 2011 KENWORTH T800 | 2011 KENWORTH W900 | 2012 KENWORTH T800 | 2012 KENWORTH W900 | 2013 KENWORTH T800 | 2013 KENWORTH W900 | 2014 KENWORTH T800 | 2014 KENWORTH W900
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 Kenworth W900 | 2007 Kenworth T800 | 2008 Kenworth T800 | 2007 Kenworth W900 | 2009 Kenworth W900 | 2009 Kenworth T800 | 2010 Kenworth T800 | 2010 Kenworth W900 | 2011 Kenworth T800 | 2011 Kenworth W900 | 2012 Kenworth T800 | 2012 Kenworth W900 | 2013 Kenworth T800 | 2013 Kenworth W900 | 2014 Kenworth T800 | 2014 Kenworth W900 — Service brakes recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V573000 on November 21, 2013. Reported hazard: PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Kenworth T800 and W900 trucks manufactured March 22, 2006, through July 15, 2013 and equipped with Primaax tridem rear suspensions and a pusher and/or tag axle. The affected trucks have brake chambers that take longer to apply or release the brakes than the required time limit. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems.

What should I do if I have this product?

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13KWL.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KENWORTH. Model: W900.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)