Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #15V457000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V457000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting model year 2016 kenworth t440, t470, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks manufactured february 16, 2015, to march 9, 2015 Includes 334 affected units, Brake Valve Lines may be Improperly Connected, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2016 kenworth t440, t470, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks manufactured february 16, 2015, to march 9, 2015
Defect Summary
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 kenworth t440, t470, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks manufactured february 16, 2015, to march 9, 2015. the affected vehicles are equipped with an sr-7 spring brake valve assembly that may have had the primary and secondary service brake applications installed in reverse. in the event of a failure in the primary or secondary circuit, the redundant circuit would not provide adequate service brake functionality. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems."
Corrective Action
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the air line installations as required, free of charge. the recall began on september 16, 2015. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. paccar's number for this recall is 15kwk.