2016 Kenworth T680 | 2017 Kenworth T680 | 2018 Kenworth T680 | 2019 Kenworth T680 | 2020 Kenworth T680 | 2021 Kenworth T680 — Service brakes, air: antilock
Published September 29, 2020 · Recall initiated: September 28, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V593000, published September 29, 2020 and initiated September 28, 2020. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2016 Kenworth T680 | 2017 Kenworth T680 | 2018 Kenworth T680 | 2019 Kenworth T680 | 2020 Kenworth T680 | 2021 Kenworth T680 — Service brakes, air: antilock.
What's the hazard
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Kenworth T680 trucks equipped with a 2.1m Cab and WABCO 6S/6M ABS brake system with drum brakes. The brake systems were manufactured with a standard rear-brake ABS modulator valve instead of a quick release valve, which may exceed the intended service-brake release timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems.
What to do
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the standard rear-brake, ABS modulator valve with a quick release valve, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20KWD.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Model
- T680
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2016 KENWORTH T680 | 2017 KENWORTH T680 | 2018 KENWORTH T680 | 2019 KENWORTH T680 | 2020 KENWORTH T680 | 2021 KENWORTH T680
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Kenworth T680 | 2017 Kenworth T680 | 2018 Kenworth T680 | 2019 Kenworth T680 | 2020 Kenworth T680 | 2021 Kenworth T680 — Service brakes, air: antilock recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V593000 on September 29, 2020. Reported hazard: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Kenworth T680 trucks equipped with a 2.1m Cab and WABCO 6S/6M ABS brake system with drum brakes. The brake systems were manufactured with a standard rear-brake ABS modulator valve instead of a quick release valve, which may exceed the intended service-brake release timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the standard rear-brake, ABS modulator valve with a quick release valve, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20KWD.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KENWORTH. Model: T680.