Foundation components: differential proportional valveRecall 20V-086 · 2020 Kenworth T370
PACCAR Incorporated recall 20V-086 covers 4 2020 Kenworth T370 for a foundation components: differential proportional valve problem, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V086000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T370 long wheelbase vehicles with larger rear axle spacing. The vehicles may be missing a second R12 relay valve, causing increased brake activation timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
The risk
Increased brake activation timing may lengthen vehicle stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners, and Kenworth dealers will install a second R12 relay valve, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on April 14, 2020. The recall began May 6, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20KWA.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 23, 2019 to September 30, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.