KENWORTH T800 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V145000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T800 | 2015 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2024-02-23 | 2024-02-26 |
Production Dates: 2013-01-23 - 2014-02-04
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24KWD
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 697
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2014-2015 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2009-2024 Kenworth T800, 2013-2023 Kenworth T880, 2016 Kenworth T470, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed April 22, 2023. A second letter will be mailed once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 24KWD.
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.nhtsa.gov.
