Make : KENWORTH | Model : KENWORTH | Year : 1992 |
Build Dates : 19920201 - 19920401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V069000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19920713 | Date Received by ODI: 19920513 | Date Added to Database: 19920520 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1500 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
A CRACK IN THE DIE CAST ALUMINUM HOUSING OF THE BRAKE CHAMBER CAUSES A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE CHAMBER. LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE CAUSES THE SPRING BRAKES TO BE APPLIED. |
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Consequence:
LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE HOUSING OF THE BRAKE CHAMBERAND THE SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES DISABLES THE TRUCK WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SUSPECT MGM BRAKE CHAMBERS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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