Kenworth 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled July 6, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V152000 · Kenworth
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE AIR HOSES THROUGH THE ABS MODULATOR.
Units
24 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR HOSES FROM THE RELAY VALVES WERE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE SERVICE BRAKE CHAMBERS, RATHER THAN BETING CONNECTED THROUGH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
What to do
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE AIR HOSES THROUGH THE ABS MODULATOR.
Product
Kenworth T300
Manufacturer(s)
PACCAR Incorporated
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →