Service brakes, air: slack adjustersRecall 79V-216 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 79V-216 covers 300 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a service brakes, air: slack adjusters problem, reported to NHTSA on September 13, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V216000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DUE TO DEFECTIVE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF SLACK ADJUSTER DAMAGE. THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE ON THE REAR WHEEL END.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REVERSE THE INSTALLATION OF THE MIDLAND SLACK ADJUSTER OR INSTALL A BENDIX SLACK ADJUSTER AS FOUND NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; SLACK ADJUSTER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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 May 1, 1978 to August 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.