Controls: foot control/valveRecall 82V-075 · Kenworth vehicles

PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 82V-075 covers 900 Kenworth vehicles for a controls: foot control/valve problem, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 1982.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected9002 models

ReportedJul 26, 1982Owners notified Dec 1, 1982

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 82V075000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE HAND VALVE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED. THIS WOULD ALLOW AIR TO ESCAPE FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR SERVICE SYSTEMS SIMULTANEOUSLY IF THE CONTROL LINE TO THE REAR AXLE RELAY VALVES SHOULD FAIL. PERFORMANCE OF FRONT AND REAR SERVICE BRAKES DURING FAILURE COULD BE DEGRADED.

What to do

The fix

THE HAND VALVE WILL BE REPOSITIONED BY THE DEALER, IF NECESSARY, AT NO CHARGE OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HAND VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD RESULT IN LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Kenworth C5001975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Kenworth W900a1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Built to January 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.