Recall
Kenworth C500 — 79V179000
NHTSA ID
79V179000
Make
Kenworth
Model
C500
Years Affected
1975
Recall Date
1979-08-01
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Units Affected
2,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE AIR RESERVOIR CAPACITY IS BELOW THAT ALLOWED BY THE STANDARD.
Remedy
DEALER WILL EITHER REPLACE THE EXISTING TANK WITH A LARGER TANK OR ADD A SECOND TANK, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.