Recall 09V239000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Defect in 2004-2009 KENWORTH W900
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,423 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V239000 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,423 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2004 KENWORTH T2000, 2004 KENWORTH W900, 2004 KENWORTH T600, 2004 KENWORTH T800, 2004 KENWORTH T660, 2005 KENWORTH W900, 2005 KENWORTH T800, 2005 KENWORTH T600, 2005 KENWORTH T660, 2005 KENWORTH T2000, 2006 KENWORTH T2000, 2006 KENWORTH T660, 2006 KENWORTH W900, 2006 KENWORTH T600, 2006 KENWORTH T800, 2007 KENWORTH W900, 2007 KENWORTH T600, 2007 KENWORTH T800, 2007 KENWORTH T660, 2007 KENWORTH T2000, 2008 KENWORTH T2000, 2008 KENWORTH T800, 2008 KENWORTH T660, 2008 KENWORTH W900, 2008 KENWORTH T600, 2009 KENWORTH T2000, 2009 KENWORTH T600, 2009 KENWORTH T660, 2009 KENWORTH W900, 2009 KENWORTH T800
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Defect Description
KENWORTH IS RECALLING 3,423 MY 2004-2009 T2000, T800,T600, W900 AND T660 VEHICLES. INCREASED BRAKE EXCITATION IN A CERTAIN VEHICLE CONFIGURATION WHICH INCLUDES BENDIX DRUM BRAKES, WIDE BASE LOW PROFILE SINGLE TIRES, AND AN AG400 OR AG460 REAR SUSPENSION, DUE TO ITS UNIQUE BRAKE CLOCKING AND CAM TUBE LENGTH, CAN CAUSE FATIGUE AND CRACKING TO BRAKE ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS.
Safety Consequence
CRACKING CAN CAUSE A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE CAM TUBE, WHICH COULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND DECREASE PARKING BRAKE HOLD CAPABILITY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE BRAKES ASSEMBLY, REPLACE CRACKED REAR AXLE BRAKES ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS WHERE REQUIRED, AND INSTALL CAM TUBE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON ALL REAR AXLE WHEEL ENDS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OR BEFORE JULY 25, 2009. OWNER MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
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