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.