Vehicle Recall Archive for 1982 KENWORTH

Record ID	32822
Campaign Number	82V074000
Make of Vehicle	KENWORTH
Model of Vehicle	W900B
Year	1982
Make Campaign Number
Component Description	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
Defect Description	THE INVOLVED TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE INSTALLATION OF A SINGLE CHECK VALVE. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. IN THE EVENT OF A SINGLE FAILURE IN THE REAR AIR SYSTEM, THE LACK OF A CHECK VALVE WOULD ALLOW SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF AIR FROM BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKING SYSTEMS.
Effect of Defect
Fix Defect	DEALER WILL INSTALL A SINGLE CHECK VALVE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Manufacturers	PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Start of Manufacture	19820301
End of Manufacture	19820701
Type of Recall	VEHICLE
Number Affected	1000
Date Owners Notified	19820925
Initiated By	MFR
Responsible Maufacturer
Date Report Received	19820726
Part Number	571
Federal MV Safety Standard	121

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