Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 12V-530 · Kenworth vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 12V-530 covers 15 Kenworth vehicles for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 12, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V530000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 T270 and T370 medium duty trucks built with Eaton Ultrashift transmissions between December 7, 2011, and April 6, 2012. The air harness from the treadle valve on the affected vehicles was routed in a manner that can cause the air brake lines to be pinched between the cab and the electronic clutch actuator of the Eaton Ultrashift transmission. Significant movement between the cab and transmission can cause progressive wear and an eventual leak in the air lines.
The risk
Air lines which leak can cause reduced brake function, which may result in a crash.
The fix
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
Kenworth's recall campaign number is 12KWH.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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 7, 2011 to April 6, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.