AMERI-CAMP T300 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
| Make : AMERI-CAMP | Model : T300 | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1998-03-01 - 1998-05-15 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V152000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-08-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-07-06 | Date Added to Database: 1998-07-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 24 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR HOSES FROM THE RELAY VALVES WERE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE SERVICE BRAKE CHAMBERS, RATHER THAN BETING CONNECTED THROUGH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM "ABS" MODULATOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE AIR HOSES THROUGH THE ABS MODULATOR. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING EARLY AUGUST 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-206-828-5418.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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