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Kenworth C500 Recall 82V075: Service Brakes, Air:Controls:Foot Control/Valve

NHTSA campaign 82V075, reported July 26, 1982, 900 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 82V075PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
Problem
THE HAND VALVE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED. THIS WOULD ALLOW AIR TO ESCAPE FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR SERVICE SYSTEMS SIMULTANEOUSLY IF THE CONTROL LINE TO THE REAR AXLE RELAY VALVES SHOULD FAIL. PERFORMANCE OF FRONT AND REAR SERVICE BRAKES DURING FAILURE COULD BE DEGRADED.
Risk
Remedy
THE HAND VALVE WILL BE REPOSITIONED BY THE DEALER, IF NECESSARY, AT NO CHARGE OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HAND VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD RESULT IN LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

Kenworth C50019801981
Kenworth W900A19801981