SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Published May 18, 2017 · Recall initiated: May 16, 2017
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Model
- T880
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2014 KENWORTH T880 | 2013 KENWORTH T880 | 2014 KENWORTH T800 | 2015 KENWORTH T800 | 2015 KENWORTH T880 | 2016 KENWORTH T880 | 2016 KENWORTH T800 | 2017 KENWORTH T800 | 2017 KENWORTH T880 | 2018 KENWORTH T880 | 2018 KENWORTH T800 | 2013 KENWORTH T800
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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