Controls: foot control/valveRecall 87V-088 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 87V-088 covers 50 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a controls: foot control/valve problem, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V088000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SINGLE CHECK AIR SYSTEM VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION DUE TO CORROSION.
The risk
AIR COULD TRANSFER BETWEEN CIRCUITS OF DUAL AIR BRAKESYSTEM IN EVENT OF FAILURE OF ONE OR THE OTHER CIRCUIT, WHICH COULD CAUSEDEPLETION OF THE ENTIRE AIR SYSTEM.
The fix
REPLACE CHECK VALVES, AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 7 CAB OVER ENGINE TRUCKS.
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, 1987 to April 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.