Recall
Kenworth T2000 — 09V227000
NHTSA ID
09V227000
Make
Kenworth
Model
T2000
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2009-06-18
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
13
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
09KW5
Summary
KENWORTH IS RECALLING 13 MY 2009 T2000 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES." AIR TUBE EXPANDER FITTING USED BETWEEN THE AIR TUBE INLET AND DASH AIR GAUGES FOR THE TRAILER DOES NOT MEET THE BURST PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE, AIR PRESSURE LOSS, AND COMPROMISED VEHICLE BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE EXPANDER FITTING WHICH IS RELATED TO 1,200 PSI. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.