Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #08V099000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V099000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 130 affected units, BROKEN SLACK ADJUSTERS ON SISU AXLES/FABCO, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Paccar is recalling 130 my 2005-2007 kenworth c500, t800, w900, and peterbilt models 357 and 379 tractor trailers equipped with fabco slack adjusters on sisu axles. the slack adjusters may fail as a result of a fatigue crack rendering the slack adjuster inoperative. this could reduce braking effectiveness.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the slack adjusters free of charge. the recall began on march 21, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V099000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2008-03-04T00:00:00
Subject: Broken slack adjusters on sisu axles/fabco
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 130

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 08KW2 & 208C
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Paccar is recalling 130 my 2005-2007 kenworth c500, t800, w900, and peterbilt models 357 and 379 tractor trailers equipped with fabco slack adjusters on sisu axles. the slack adjusters may fail as a result of a fatigue crack rendering the slack adjuster inoperative. this could reduce braking effectiveness.
Consequence Summary: Reduction in braking capacity could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and replace the slack adjusters free of charge. the recall began on march 21, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-834w.he8x~kkkd
NHTSA ID: 08V099000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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