Recall
Kenworth T2000 — 00V026000
NHTSA ID
00V026000
Make
Kenworth
Model
T2000
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
2000-02-01
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Units Affected
2,268
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
00KW01
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BRAKE VALVES MANUFACTURED BY HONEYWELL BENDIX. THE ORIENTATION AND LOCATION OF THE BRAKE VALVE IS SUCH THAT WATER CAN GET INTO THE VALVE THROUGH A VENT IN THE VALVE. THE WATER WILL CONTAMINATE THE AIR SYSTEM AND COULD FREEZE THE BRAKE VALVE.
Consequence
IF FROZEN, THE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MODULATE THE BRAKE FORCES WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM AND MODIFICATIONS WILL BE MADE TO THE BRAKE VALVE.