Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #17V322000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V322000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting 2012-2018 kenworth t800 and t880 vehicles equipped with neway adz tridem rear suspensions Includes 23 affected units, Brake Control Airline is Incorrect Size/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2012-2018 kenworth t800 and t880 vehicles equipped with neway adz tridem rear suspensions

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2012-2018 kenworth t800 and t880 vehicles equipped with neway adz tridem rear suspensions. the brake control airline may be the incorrect size, resulting in an imbalance in the service brake application timing. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."

Corrective Action

Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system with updated brake piping, free of charge. the recall began on june 21, 2017. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. paccar's number for this recall is 17kwb.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V322000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2017-05-16T00:00:00
Subject: Brake control airline is incorrect size/fmvss 121
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 23

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 17KWB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2012-2018 kenworth t800 and t880 vehicles equipped with neway adz tridem rear suspensions. the brake control airline may be the incorrect size, resulting in an imbalance in the service brake application timing. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence Summary: An incorrectly sized airline may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system with updated brake piping, free of charge. the recall began on june 21, 2017. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. paccar's number for this recall is 17kwb.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 60.87

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NHTSA ID: 17V322000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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