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NHTSA 08V431📅 Aug 25, 2008

2009 Kenworth T660 & 2009 Kenworth T800 + 4 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Paccar is recalling 86 my 2009 kenworth T660, T800, W900, and peterbilt 386, 365, and 388 trucks equipped with bendix front air disc brakes. The size 14 service chamber of certain front air disc brakes may have been contaminated with grease between the piston head/plate and the diaphragm. When braking pressure is applied, the grease may allow the piston head/plate to slip off center and catch on the reducing ring of the size 14 service chamber.

💥 The risk

The catching of the piston head/plate on the reducing ring may lock up the corresponding front air disc brake which may impact the operator's ability to steer or control the vehicle.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace both front air disc brakes size 14 service chambers free of charge. The recall began on august 27, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V431000
Manufacturer recall #
08KWA & 708F
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
86
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 28, 2008
Built
May 19, 2008 – Jun 29, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 08KWA and peterbilt recall no. 708F.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V431 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V431?

2009 Kenworth T660 & 2009 Kenworth T800 + 4 more. 86 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kenworth dealer to book the free repair.