DODGE C500 2012: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
| Make : DODGE | Model : C500 | Year : 2012 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 24V145000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 2024-02-23 | Date Added to Database: 2024-02-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24KWD | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 697 | ||
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Summary:
PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2014-2016 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2009-2024 Kenworth T800, 2013-2023 Kenworth T880, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems." |
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Consequence:
Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 23, 2024. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 24KWD. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
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