Kenworth 1992 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled May 13, 1992 · NHTSA recall 92V069000 · Kenworth
Hazard
LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE HOUSING OF THE BRAKE CHAMBERAND THE SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES DISABLES THE TRUCK WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SUSPECT MGM BRAKE CHAMBERS.
Units
1,500 units
Description
A CRACK IN THE DIE CAST ALUMINUM HOUSING OF THE BRAKE CHAMBER CAUSES A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE CHAMBER. LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE CAUSES THE SPRING BRAKES TO BE APPLIED.
What to do
REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SUSPECT MGM BRAKE CHAMBERS.
Product
Kenworth KENWORTH
Manufacturer(s)
PACCAR Incorporated
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →