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NHTSA recall 00V026000

Service brakes, air › Supply › Quick release valve

Kenworth T2000

Reported Feb 1, 20002,268 vehicles affectedPACCAR, INCORPORATEDMaker’s number 00KW01Built Aug 30, 1999 – Jan 14, 2000

The defect

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with brake valves manufactured by honeywell bendix. the orientation and location of the brake valve IS such that water can get into the valve through a vent in the valve. the water will contaminate the air system and could freeze the brake valve.

The risk

If frozen, the operator will not be able to modulate the brake forces with the brake pedal.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect the air brake system and modifications will be made to the brake valve.

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Vehicles in this recall

Kenworth T2000
19992000

Notes

Owner notification began february 29, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at1-206-828-5000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).