Recall
Kenworth C500 — 82V075000
NHTSA ID
82V075000
Make
Kenworth
Model
C500
Years Affected
1980
Recall Date
1982-07-26
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
Units Affected
900
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE HAND VALVE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED. THIS WOULD ALLOW AIR TO ESCAPE FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR SERVICE SYSTEMS SIMULTANEOUSLY IF THE CONTROL LINE TO THE REAR AXLE RELAY VALVES SHOULD FAIL. PERFORMANCE OF FRONT AND REAR SERVICE BRAKES DURING FAILURE COULD BE DEGRADED.
Remedy
THE HAND VALVE WILL BE REPOSITIONED BY THE DEALER, IF NECESSARY, AT NO CHARGE OWNER.