KENWORTH W900B 1986: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V003000

Make Model Year
KENWORTH W900B 1986
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1986-04-28 1986-12-07 1986-01-17

Production Dates: 1982-11-01 - 1985-12-01

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 90

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

LINE PRESSURE SURGES OCCUR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN HIGH GEAR LOCKUP DUE TO A PLUMBING ERROR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LINE PRESSURE SURGES COULD CAUSE BODILY HARM THROUGH ERRATIC FIRE HOSE DELIVERY ACTION.

Remedy

REWORK PLUMBING TO PREVENT LINE PRESSURE SURGES.

Notes

SYSTEM: WATER LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON HT 740D FIRE TRUCK SPECIAL TRANSMISSION WATER PUMPS WITH HIGH GEAR LOCKUP.