KENWORTH W900B 1982: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V074000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | W900B | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-09-25 | 1982-07-26 | 1982-08-06 |
Production Dates: 1982-03-01 - 1982-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
THE INVOLVED TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE INSTALLATION OF A SINGLE CHECK VALVE. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". IN THE EVENT OF A SINGLE FAILURE IN THE REAR AIR SYSTEM, THE LACK OF A CHECK VALVE WOULD ALLOW SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF AIR FROM BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKING SYSTEMS.
DEALER WILL INSTALL A SINGLE CHECK VALVE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIRBRAKES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DEGRADED BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
