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VehicleMay 10, 201022 affected

Kenworth recall: Service brakes, air

What is wrong

Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2011 t270, t370, and t800 trucks manufactured from january 28 through march 19, 2010, equipped with dv-2 air governor containing part number g90-1070-2111111 on the t270/370 model trucks and part number g90-1070-11113111 on the t800 model trucks. The dv-2 air governor was misassembled with a blank plug instead of a breather. Without the breather installed, the air governor may not be able to detect the loss of air pressure in the air system during normal use. This condition may result in the slow activation of the emergency spring brakes.

What could happen

Although the operator is warned of low air pressure by audible and visual low air pressure warning alarms, a vehicle crash or fire is possible if these warnings are not heeded.

The fix

Kenworth will notify owners and repair the vehicles by replacing the blank plug with a breather and inspect for proper function free of charge. The safety recall began on june 10, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
10V211000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Paccar Incorporated
Reported to NHTSA
May 10, 2010
Owners notified
Jun 10, 2010
Vehicles or items affected
22
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jan 28, 2010 to Mar 19, 2010
Part
Service brakes, air
Maker's own recall number
10KWD

Notes

Kenworth's campaign number is 10kwd.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

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