KENWORTH T680 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V593000

Make Model Year
KENWORTH T680 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-11-30 2020-09-28 2020-09-29

Production Dates: 2016-01-25 - 2018-08-10

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20KWD

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1416

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2016-2021 Kenworth T680 trucks equipped with a 2.1m Cab and WABCO 6S/6M ABS brake system with drum brakes. The brake systems were manufactured with a standard rear-brake ABS modulator valve instead of a quick release valve, which may exceed the intended service-brake release timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence

Longer than expected service-brake release timing may lengthen vehicle stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the standard rear-brake, ABS modulator valve with a quick release valve, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20KWD.

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.safercar.gov.