KENWORTH C500 1997: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V126000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | C500 | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-05-05 | 2003-03-31 | 2003-04-02 |
Production Dates: 1991-01-21 - 2003-02-25
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03KW3
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 45
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR P 18X7 BRAKES WITH 36" BRAKE CHAMBERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD "FMVSS" NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE TRUCKS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A COMBINED AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME LESS THAN 12 TIMES THE COMBINED VOLUME OF ALL SERVICE BRAKE CHAMBERS.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
DEALERS WILL ADD AN ADDITIONAL TANK OR CHANGE ONE OF THE EXISTING AIR TANKS TO A LARGER SIZE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2003. 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 1-425-828-5440.
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 03KW3. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
