KENWORTH C500 1976: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V075000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | C500 | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-12-01 | 1982-07-26 | 1982-08-06 |
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 900
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
THE HAND VALVE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED. THIS WOULD ALLOW AIR TO ESCAPE FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR SERVICE SYSTEMS SIMULTANEOUSLY IF THE CONTROL LINE TO THE REAR AXLE RELAY VALVES SHOULD FAIL. PERFORMANCE OF FRONT AND REAR SERVICE BRAKES DURING FAILURE COULD BE DEGRADED.
THE HAND VALVE WILL BE REPOSITIONED BY THE DEALER, IF NECESSARY, AT NO CHARGE OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HAND VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD RESULT IN LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
