NHTSA Complaint #11112360 — 2018 KENWORTH T680 SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11112360
Vehicle	2018 KENWORTH T680
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	July 19, 2018
Date Filed	July 19, 2018
Mileage	238,380 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

THE MITIGATION SYSTEM CAUSES A 'HARD BRAKING' EVENT TO OCCUR. CAN BE TRIGGERED BY AN OVERPASS, CONSTRUCTION ZONES, TRUCK IN ANOTHER LANE, ETC. USUALLY OCCURS ON HIGHWAYS WHILE AT OUR TOP SPEED OF 65 MPH. IT WILL CAUSE A HARD BRAKE DOWN TO 45 MPH. CAN OCCUR DURING NIGHT OR DAYTIME.

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