Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #13V573000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V573000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting model year 2007-2014 kenworth t800 and w900 trucks manufactured march 22, 2006, through july 15, 2013 and equipped with primaax tridem rear suspensions and a pusher and/or tag axle Includes 18 affected units, Brake Application and Release Timing/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2007-2014 kenworth t800 and w900 trucks manufactured march 22, 2006, through july 15, 2013 and equipped with primaax tridem rear suspensions and a pusher and/or tag axle
Defect Summary
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 kenworth t800 and w900 trucks manufactured march 22, 2006, through july 15, 2013 and equipped with primaax tridem rear suspensions and a pusher and/or tag axle. The affected trucks have brake chambers that take longer to apply or release the brakes than the required time limit. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems."
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system, free of charge. The recall began on january 15, 2014. owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13kwl.