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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 13V573📅 Nov 21, 2013

2007–2014 Kenworth T800 & 2007–2014 Kenworth W900 recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Kenworth T800 and W900 trucks manufactured March 22, 2006, through July 15, 2013 and equipped with Primaax tridem rear suspensions and a pusher and/or tag axle. The affected trucks have brake chambers that take longer to apply or release the brakes than the required time limit. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

💥 The risk

Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13KWL.

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
13V573000
Manufacturer recall #
13KWL
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Vehicles affected
18
Component
SERVICE BRAKES
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 15, 2014
Built
Mar 22, 2006 – Jul 15, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 13V573 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 13V573?

2007–2014 Kenworth T800 & 2007–2014 Kenworth W900. 18 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.