Recalls › 83V021000

NHTSA recall 83V021000

Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Kenworth L700 and 1 more

Reported Mar 1, 1983100 vehicles affectedPACCAR, INCORPORATEDBuilt Jan 1, 1982 – Feb 1, 1983

The defect

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".

The remedy

The dealer will replace any incorrectly sized hoses with the correct part at no charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Kenworth L700
19821983
Peterbilt 310
19821983

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.