Recall 13V573000

SERVICE BRAKES

Report Date
20131118
Component
SERVICE BRAKES
Affected Vehicles
16 models

Defect Description

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."

Safety Consequence

Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2007 KENWORTH T800
2007 KENWORTH W900
2008 KENWORTH T800
2008 KENWORTH W900
2009 KENWORTH T800
2009 KENWORTH W900
2010 KENWORTH T800
2010 KENWORTH W900
2011 KENWORTH T800
2011 KENWORTH W900
2012 KENWORTH T800
2012 KENWORTH W900
2013 KENWORTH T800
2013 KENWORTH W900
2014 KENWORTH T800
2014 KENWORTH W900

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.