KENWORTH T680 2015: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V810000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T680 | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-05-14 | 2014-12-29 | 2014-12-29 |
Production Dates: 2014-05-23 - 2015-02-13
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14KWP & 1214L (PB)
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1623
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, equipped with certain air brake actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake chamber, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners March 3, 2015. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5000 "Kenworth", or 1-940-591-4000 "Peterbilt". PACCAR's number for this recall is 14KWP "Kenworth", and 1214L "Peterbilt".
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.safercar.gov.
