Make : KENWORTH | Model : T300 | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19980301 - 19980515 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V152000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980801 | Date Received by ODI: 19980706 | Date Added to Database: 19980717 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 24 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR HOSES FROM THE RELAY VALVES WERE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE SERVICE BRAKE CHAMBERS, RATHER THAN BETING CONNECTED THROUGH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE AIR HOSES THROUGH THE ABS MODULATOR. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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