NHTSA recall 08V002000
Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Kenworth 953 and 20 more
Reported Jan 8, 20082,794 vehicles affectedPACCAR INCORPORATEDMaker’s number 07KWF 1207LBuilt Oct 2, 2007 – Nov 9, 2007
The defect
Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." the tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon material, instead of the specified five layers.
The risk
The diameter of the hose affects the fittings which may allow air to leak from the brakes and create the potential for a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the air brake hoses and, if necessary, replace the hoses. the recall began on february 22, 2008. owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.