Recall
Kenworth T300 — 98V152000
NHTSA ID
98V152000
Make
Kenworth
Model
T300
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1998-07-06
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Units Affected
24
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR HOSES FROM THE RELAY VALVES WERE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE SERVICE BRAKE CHAMBERS, RATHER THAN BETING CONNECTED THROUGH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE AIR HOSES THROUGH THE ABS MODULATOR.