KENWORTH UNSPECIFIED 1992: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V069000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | UNSPECIFIED | 1992 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1992-07-13 | 1992-05-13 | 1992-05-20 |
Production Dates: 1992-02-01 - 1992-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
A CRACK IN THE DIE CAST ALUMINUM HOUSING OF THE BRAKE CHAMBER CAUSES A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE CHAMBER. LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE CAUSES THE SPRING BRAKES TO BE APPLIED.
LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE HOUSING OF THE BRAKE CHAMBERAND THE SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES DISABLES THE TRUCK WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SUSPECT MGM BRAKE CHAMBERS.
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH MGM BRAKE CHAMBERS, PART NUMBERS3430086, 3430087, 3430096, 3430097, 3431057, AND 3431058.
