JUNE
2009 -- 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. This can
result in brake hose
rupture, air pressure loss,
and compromised vehicle
braking which could result
in a crash without warning.
Dealers will inspect and
replace the expander fitting
which is related to 1,200
PSI. This service will be
performed free of charge.
The manufacturer has not yet
provided an owner
notification schedule.
09V-227
JUNE 2009 --
Kenworth is recalling 9 MY
2009 T800S vehicles equipped
with Dana front axle. The
brake spider mounting
fasteners attaching the
brake spider to the front
steer axle flange may have
received insufficient torque
during the installation
process. The insufficient
torque may allow the brake
spider fasteners and brake
spider to become loose. This
can allow the fasteners to
shear and fall either onto
the roadway or into the drum
brake assembly, potentially
allowing the brake to bind
and causing increased
stopping distance and a
crash could occur. Dealers
will inspect and replace the
brake spider mounting
fasteners and torque them
properly, as well as review
the brake spider and steer
axle flange holes for signs
of vibration and fatigue and
replace if necessary. This
service will be performed
free of charge. The
manufacturer has not yet
provided an owner
notification schedule.
09V-229
JUNE
2009 -- Kenworth
is recalling 3,423 MY
2004-2009 T2000, T800, T600,
W900 and T660 vehicles.
Increased brake excitation
in a certain vehicle
configuration which includes
Bendix drum brakes, wide
base low profile single
tires, and an AG400 or AG460
rear suspension, can cause
fatigue and cracking of
brake assembly components.
Cracking can cause a
complete fracture of the cam
tube, which could increase
stopping distance and
decrease parking brake hold
capability. Dealers will
inspect the rear axle brakes
assembly, replace cracked
rear axle brakes assembly
components where required,
and install cam tube support
brackets on all rear axle
wheel ends free of charge.
The recall is expected to
begin or before July 25,
2009. 09V-239 |
