| Make : KENWORTH | Model : KENWORTH | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19861101 - 19880401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V140000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19881123 | Date Received by ODI: 19880825 | Date Added to Database: 19880908 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 240 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
AN INCORRECT FRONT AXLE BRAKE VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. |
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Consequence:
BRAKING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A TRAILER COULDBE REDUCED WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE LQ4 VALVE WITH A QR1 QUICK RELEASE VALVE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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