Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipRecall 98V-152 · 1998 Kenworth T300
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 98V-152 covers 24 1998 Kenworth T300 for a service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip problem, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V152000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR HOSES FROM THE RELAY VALVES WERE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE SERVICE BRAKE CHAMBERS, RATHER THAN BETING CONNECTED THROUGH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
The fix
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE AIR HOSES THROUGH THE ABS MODULATOR.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING EARLY AUGUST 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-206-828-5418.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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 March 1, 1998 to May 15, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.