KENWORTH T880 2022: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V145000

Make Model Year
KENWORTH T880 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-08-12 2024-02-23 2024-02-26

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

Summary

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."

Consequence

Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 24KWD.

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.nhtsa.gov.