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VehicleMay 16, 20127 affected

Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Service brakes, air

What is wrong

Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680, and peterbilt 579 vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 121, "air brake systems." these vehicles exceed the brake timing test requirements of FMVSS 121 for trailer circuits when 15 foot coiled trailer lines are used.

What could happen

The longer brake apply time may result in extended stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Paccar will notify owners and install a relay valve on the affected vehicles. All the vehicles have been repaired. Owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
12V214000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Paccar Incorporated
Reported to NHTSA
May 16, 2012
Owners notified
Jun 26, 2012
Vehicles or items affected
7
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Maker's own recall number
12KWB/0512-A
Safety standard
FMVSS 121

Notes

Kenworthâ’s recall number is 12kwb.peterbiltâ’s recall number is 0512-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.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.