Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #06V461000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V461000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 86 affected units, FIFTH WHEEL KING PIN AIR RELEASE VALVE, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks, an ra529 king pin release air valve was manufactured with the internal spool installed backwards. this results in the air option of the king pin release system being inoperable. to correct this situation, the vehicle's air lines were reversed rather than replacing the valve.

Corrective Action

Kenworth will inspect the king pin release system and suspect valve. if any vehicles have a nonconforming valve or incorrect plumbing, it will be replaced and re-plumbed. the recall began on november 29, 2006. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V461000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2006-11-30T00:00:00

Subject: Fifth wheel king pin air release valve

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 86

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 06KW3

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain trucks, an ra529 king pin release air valve was manufactured with the internal spool installed backwards. this results in the air option of the king pin release system being inoperable. to correct this situation, the vehicle's air lines were reversed rather than replacing the valve.

Consequence Summary: With the lines reversed, the king pin can be released without the driver's knowledge. when this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Kenworth will inspect the king pin release system and suspect valve. if any vehicles have a nonconforming valve or incorrect plumbing, it will be replaced and re-plumbed. the recall began on november 29, 2006. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-zrsp_xtwd~ij7b

NHTSA ID: 06V461000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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