Recall
Kenworth Kenworth — 92V069000
NHTSA ID
92V069000
Make
Kenworth
Model
Kenworth
Years Affected
1992
Recall Date
1992-05-13
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Units Affected
1,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
A CRACK IN THE DIE CAST ALUMINUM HOUSING OF THE BRAKE CHAMBER CAUSES A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE CHAMBER. LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE CAUSES THE SPRING BRAKES TO BE APPLIED.
Consequence
LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE HOUSING OF THE BRAKE CHAMBERAND THE SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES DISABLES THE TRUCK WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SUSPECT MGM BRAKE CHAMBERS.