The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V573000·Announced 2013-11-18

Kenworth T800 and W900 Trucks Recalled for Brake System Defect

PACCAR is recalling 2007-2014 Kenworth T800 and W900 trucks because brake chambers may take too long to apply or release, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that fails to meet federal safety standards, creating a significant risk of crash and injury.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Kenworth T800 and W900 trucks manufactured between March 22, 2006, and July 15, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with Primaax tridem rear suspensions and a pusher and/or tag axle.

The affected trucks have brake chambers that take longer to apply or release the brakes than the required time limit. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems." Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KENWORTH W900, T800
Brand
KENWORTH
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
18

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • W900
  • T800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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