Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #08V002000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V002000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 2,794 affected units, FMVSS 106/AIR BRAKE HOSES/EATON SYNFLEX, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." the tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon material, instead of the specified five layers.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the air brake hoses and, if necessary, replace the hoses. the recall began on february 22, 2008. owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.