2009 Kenworth T2000 recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
This CAN result in brake hose rupture, air pressure loss, and compromised vehicle braking which could result in a crash without warning.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 09V227000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 09KW5
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 13
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 3, 2009
- Built
- Jan 1, 2008 – Jul 9, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners 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 .