Recall 15V457000: 2016 Kenworth T440, 2016 Kenworth T470, 2016 Kenworth T660 +4 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 22, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 334
- Models
- 7
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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."
The risk
A loss of braking ability would increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Kenworth T440
- 2016 Kenworth T470
- 2016 Kenworth T660
- 2016 Kenworth T680
- 2016 Kenworth T800
- 2016 Kenworth T880
- 2016 Kenworth W900
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V457000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15KWK
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Owner letters
- Sep 16, 2015
- Components
- Service brakes, air (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology