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Kenworth Chassis Recall 84V076: Service Brakes, Air:Controls, Pedals And Linkages

NHTSA campaign 84V076, reported June 19, 1984, 196 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 84V076PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Problem
CONTROL VALVES MAY NOT ALLOW FULL PRESSURE RELEASE AFTER BRAKE PEDAL HAS BEEN RELEASED BY OPERATOR.
Risk
Remedy
DEALER WILL REMOVE THE PLUGS FROM THE EXHAUST PORTS ON THE SERVICE SUPPLY AND EMERGENCY SUPPLY CONTROL VALVES, AND INSTALL A TUBE AND FITTING IN ITS PLACE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: EMERGENCY AND SERVICE BRAKES; AIR CONTROL VALVES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKING ACTION MAY CONTINUE AFTER BRAKES ARE RELEASEDWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

Kenworth Chassis19831984