Recall
Kenworth W900b — 82V074000
NHTSA ID
82V074000
Make
Kenworth
Model
W900b
Years Affected
1982
Recall Date
1982-07-26
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
Units Affected
1,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE INVOLVED TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE INSTALLATION OF A SINGLE CHECK VALVE. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". IN THE EVENT OF A SINGLE FAILURE IN THE REAR AIR SYSTEM, THE LACK OF A CHECK VALVE WOULD ALLOW SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF AIR FROM BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKING SYSTEMS.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A SINGLE CHECK VALVE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.