Recall 03V126000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Defect in 1991-2003 KENWORTH C500
RECALL This recall affects up to 45 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V126000 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 45 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1991 KENWORTH C500, 1991 KENWORTH T800, 1992 KENWORTH C500, 1992 KENWORTH T800, 1993 KENWORTH T800, 1993 KENWORTH C500, 1994 KENWORTH C500, 1994 KENWORTH T800, 1995 KENWORTH C500, 1995 KENWORTH T800, 1996 KENWORTH C500, 1996 KENWORTH T800, 1997 KENWORTH T800, 1997 KENWORTH C500, 1998 KENWORTH T800, 1998 KENWORTH C500, 1999 KENWORTH T800, 1999 KENWORTH C500, 2000 KENWORTH T800, 2000 KENWORTH C500, 2001 KENWORTH C500, 2001 KENWORTH T800, 2002 KENWORTH T800, 2002 KENWORTH C500, 2003 KENWORTH C500, 2003 KENWORTH T800
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Defect Description
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR P 18X7 BRAKES WITH 36" BRAKE CHAMBERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE TRUCKS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A COMBINED AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME LESS THAN 12 TIMES THE COMBINED VOLUME OF ALL SERVICE BRAKE CHAMBERS.
Safety Consequence
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD AN ADDITIONAL TANK OR CHANGE ONE OF THE EXISTING AIR TANKS TO A LARGER SIZE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
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