KENWORTH T800 2008: SERVICE BRAKES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V573000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T800 | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-01-15 | 2013-11-18 | 2013-11-21 |
Production Dates: 2006-03-22 - 2013-07-15
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13KWL
Component: SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Kenworth T800 and W900 trucks manufactured March 22, 2006, through July 15, 2013 and equipped with Primaax tridem rear suspensions and a pusher and/or tag axle. The affected trucks have brake chambers that take longer to apply or release the brakes than the required time limit. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13KWL.
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.
