1992 Kenworth T800 Recalls
All 1992 Kenworth T800 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.April 2nd, 2003
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Recall Date
April 2nd, 2003
April 2nd, 2003
Units Effected
45
45
NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V126000
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03KW3
Manufactured Begin Date: January 21st, 1991
Manufactured End Date: February 25th, 2003
Date of Owner Notification: May 5th, 2003
Defect Summary:
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR P 18X7 BRAKES WITH 36" BRAKE CHAMBERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE TRUCKS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A COMBINED AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME LESS THAN 12 TIMES THE COMBINED VOLUME OF ALL SERVICE BRAKE CHAMBERS. Consequence Summary:
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL ADD AN ADDITIONAL TANK OR CHANGE ONE OF THE EXISTING AIR TANKS TO A LARGER SIZE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440. Recall Notes:
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 03KW3. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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