CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- An incorrectly sized airline may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The brake control airline on certain Kenworth T800 and T880 trucks may be the wrong size. This causes the service brakes to apply with mismatched timing, so the vehicle does not meet federal air brake standard FMVSS 121.
An incorrectly sized airline can lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
Kenworth will notify owners, and authorized dealers will modify the air brake system with updated brake piping at no cost to you. Owners can contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kenworth T800 | 2012201320142015201620172018 |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T880 | 2012201320142015201620172018 |