Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #01V188000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V188000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 23 affected units, PACCAR/KENWORTH/FMVSS 121/AIR RESERVOIR, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: certain vehicles having an intended service code of "fire service" and either type 24 or larger front brake chambers or type 36 rear brake chambers fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." these vehicles were built with a combined air reservoir volume less than 12 times the combined volume of all service chambers.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an additional air tank on chassis with a single rear axle. on tandem rear axle chassis, dealer will replace an existing air tank with a larger air tank. owner notification began july 16, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V188000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2001-06-12T00:00:00
Subject: Paccar/kenworth/fmvss 121/air reservoir
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 23

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01KW06
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: certain vehicles having an intended service code of "fire service" and either type 24 or larger front brake chambers or type 36 rear brake chambers fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." these vehicles were built with a combined air reservoir volume less than 12 times the combined volume of all service chambers.
Consequence Summary: Unusually frequent applications of the air brakes could deplete the available air supply more quickly than expected.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install an additional air tank on chassis with a single rear axle. on tandem rear axle chassis, dealer will replace an existing air tank with a larger air tank. owner notification began july 16, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 01V188000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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