NHTSA recall 03V126000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 03V126000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 03KW3 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Reported | 2003-03-31 |
| Owners notified | 2003-05-05 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Units potentially affected | 45 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
The remedy
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.
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).
| 1991 KENWORTH C500 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
|---|---|
| 1992 KENWORTH C500 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 1993 KENWORTH C500 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 1994 KENWORTH C500 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 1995 KENWORTH C500 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 1996 KENWORTH C500 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 1997 KENWORTH C500 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 1998 KENWORTH C500 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 1999 KENWORTH C500 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 2000 KENWORTH C500 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 2001 KENWORTH C500 | Built from 1991-01-21. |
| 2002 KENWORTH C500 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 2003 KENWORTH C500 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 1991 KENWORTH T800 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 1992 KENWORTH T800 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 1993 KENWORTH T800 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 1994 KENWORTH T800 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 1995 KENWORTH T800 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 1996 KENWORTH T800 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 1997 KENWORTH T800 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 1998 KENWORTH T800 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 1999 KENWORTH T800 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 2000 KENWORTH T800 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 2001 KENWORTH T800 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 2002 KENWORTH T800 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
| 2003 KENWORTH T800 | Built 1991-01-21 to 2003-02-25. |
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