Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkagesRecall 84V-076 · 1983–1984 Kenworth Chassis
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 84V-076 covers 196 1983–1984 Kenworth Chassis for a service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on June 19, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V076000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CONTROL VALVES MAY NOT ALLOW FULL PRESSURE RELEASE AFTER BRAKE PEDAL HAS BEEN RELEASED BY OPERATOR.
The fix
DEALER WILL REMOVE THE PLUGS FROM THE EXHAUST PORTS ON THE SERVICE SUPPLY AND EMERGENCY SUPPLY CONTROL VALVES, AND INSTALL A TUBE AND FITTING IN ITS PLACE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: EMERGENCY AND SERVICE BRAKES; AIR CONTROL VALVES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKING ACTION MAY CONTINUE AFTER BRAKES ARE RELEASEDWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1983 to May 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.