Kenworth 1999 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled December 9, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V082002 · Kenworth
Hazard
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE DECREASED BRAKING EFFORT.
Remedy
THE BRAKE LINING WILL BE REPLACED WITH UPGRADED BRAKE LININGS.
Units
45 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 15" (WIDTHS: 4" AND 5") AIR-ACTUATED Q-PLUS CAM BRAKE EQUIPPED WITH FEDERAL MOGUL FRICTION PRODUCTS 3030-197 BRAKE LINING (MERITOR R201) BRAKE LININGS AND ACTUATED WITH TYPE 20 AIR CHAMBERS X 5.5" SLACK ADJUSTERS. THE AFFECTED BRAKES WERE INSTALLED PREDOMINANTLY IN HEAVY TRUCK FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THESE ASSEMBLIES DO NOT FULLY SATISFY THE TEST PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
What to do
THE BRAKE LINING WILL BE REPLACED WITH UPGRADED BRAKE LININGS.
Product
Kenworth KENWORTH
Manufacturer(s)
PACCAR Incorporated
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →