Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Service brakes, air
What is wrong
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t700, t800, w900, and peterbilt 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 vehicles, manufactured from january 31, 2011, through january 19, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 antilock traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application.
What could happen
Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.
The fix
Paccar will notify owners, and provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 10, 2012. Owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T170 2012–2013
- Kenworth T270 2012–2013
- Kenworth T370 2012–2013
- Kenworth T440 2012–2013
- Kenworth T470 2012–2013
- Kenworth T660 2012–2013
- Kenworth T700 2012–2013
- Kenworth T800 2012–2013
- Kenworth W900 2012–2013
- Peterbilt 320 2012–2013
- Peterbilt 330 2012–2013
- Peterbilt 337 2012–2013
- Peterbilt 348 2012–2013
- Peterbilt 365 2012–2013
- Peterbilt 367 2012–2013
- Peterbilt 382 2012–2013
- Peterbilt 384 2012–2013
- Peterbilt 386 2012–2013
- Peterbilt 388 2012–2013
- Peterbilt 389 2012–2013
- Peterbilt 587 2012–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V026000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 30, 2012
- Owners notified
- Feb 10, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 15,932
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 31, 2011 to Jan 19, 2012
- Part
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve
- Maker's own recall number
- 12KWA/0112-A
Notes
Kenworth and peterbilt recall numbers 12kwa/0112-a.customers may 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth recall: Service brakes, air Feb 23, 2024
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Jul 28, 2022
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Steering Apr 25, 2022
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Fuel system, diesel Aug 3, 2021
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Fuel system, diesel May 26, 2021
- Kenworth recall: Power train Apr 13, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.