KENWORTH T2000 2009: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09V227000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T2000 | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2009-06-03 | 2009-06-18 | 2009-06-17 |
Production Dates: 2008-01-01 - 2008-07-09
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 09KW5
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 106
KENWORTH IS RECALLING 13 MY 2009 T2000 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES." AIR TUBE EXPANDER FITTING USED BETWEEN THE AIR TUBE INLET AND DASH AIR GAUGES FOR THE TRAILER DOES NOT MEET THE BURST PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS.
THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE, AIR PRESSURE LOSS, AND COMPROMISED VEHICLE BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE EXPANDER FITTING WHICH IS RELATED TO 1,200 PSI. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
