Kenworth 2009 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled June 18, 2009 · NHTSA recall 09V227000 · Kenworth
Hazard
THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE, AIR PRESSURE LOSS, AND COMPROMISED VEHICLE BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE EXPANDER FITTING WHICH IS RELATED TO 1,200 PSI. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
Units
13 units
Description
KENWORTH IS RECALLING 13 MY 2009 T2000 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES." AIR TUBE EXPANDER FITTING USED BETWEEN THE AIR TUBE INLET AND DASH AIR GAUGES FOR THE TRAILER DOES NOT MEET THE BURST PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE EXPANDER FITTING WHICH IS RELATED TO 1,200 PSI. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
Product
Kenworth T2000
Manufacturer(s)
PACCAR Incorporated
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →