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Kenworth L700 Recall 83V021: Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 83V021, reported March 1, 1983, 100 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 83V021PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
THE REAR BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE AS QUICKLY AS SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRE. CERTAIN TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT SIZE AIR BRAKE LINE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE RELAY VALVE AND THE AXLE TEE FITTING. THE CONDITION IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".
Risk
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ANY INCORRECTLY SIZED HOSES WITH THE CORRECT PART AT NO CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE INCORRECT HOSE DIAMETER MAY DELAY REAR BRAKERELEASE AND CAUSE BRAKE SYSTEM IMBALANCE. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL MAY OCCUR ANDCOULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

Kenworth L70019821983
Peterbilt 31019821983