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Kenworth W900B Recall 82V074: Service Brakes, Air:Supply

NHTSA campaign 82V074, reported July 26, 1982, 1,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 82V074PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
Problem
THE INVOLVED TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE INSTALLATION OF A SINGLE CHECK VALVE. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". IN THE EVENT OF A SINGLE FAILURE IN THE REAR AIR SYSTEM, THE LACK OF A CHECK VALVE WOULD ALLOW SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF AIR FROM BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKING SYSTEMS.
Risk
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A SINGLE CHECK VALVE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIRBRAKES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DEGRADED BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

Kenworth W900B1982