2012–2013 Kenworth T170 & 2012–2013 Kenworth T270 + 19 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 kenworth T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T700, T800, W900, and peterbilt 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 vehicles, manufactured from january 31, 2011, through january 19, 2012, and equipped with bendix ATR-6 antilock traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage CAN lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application.
💥 The risk
Unexpected continuous brake application CAN cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Unexpected continuous brake application CAN cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.
🔧 The fix
Paccar will notify owners, and provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 10, 2012. Owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V026000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 12KWA/0112-A
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 15,932
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 10, 2012
- Built
- Jan 31, 2011 – Jan 19, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Kenworth and peterbilt recall numbers 12KWA/0112-A.customers may 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.