CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR P 18X7 BRAKES WITH 36″ BRAKE CHAMBERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 121, “AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.” THESE TRUCKS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A COMBINED AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME LESS THAN 12 TIMES THE COMBINED VOLUME OF ALL SERVICE BRAKE CHAMBERS.
PACCAR Incorporated – PACCAR/KENWORTH/AIR RESERVOIR
| Report Received Date | 03/31/2003 |
| NHTSA ID | 03V126000 |
| Consequence Summary | THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL ADD AN ADDITIONAL TANK OR CHANGE ONE OF THE EXISTING AIR TANKS TO A LARGER SIZE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2003. 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 AT 1-425-828-5440. |
| Recall Code | 03KW3 |
| Potentially Affected | 45 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=03V126000) |
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