Kenworth commercial trucks recalled for insufficient brake system air volume
PACCAR is recalling multiple Kenworth truck models (2009-2024) with air tanks that don't hold enough air for proper braking. Dealers will replace the tanks free of charge to restore braking performance and safety.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a structural brake system defect on commercial vehicles that creates risk of reduced braking performance and increased crash risk. No injuries, deaths, or property damage have been reported, so it is classified as High risk without reported incidents per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain Kenworth commercial truck models manufactured between 2009 and 2024. The air brake system tanks in these vehicles have insufficient volume to hold the air needed for proper braking operation. As a result, these vehicles do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 for air brake systems.
Affected models include the Kenworth C500, T370, T440, T470, T480, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900. The recall encompasses vehicles from model years 2009 through 2024, depending on the model. The problem could reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Owners should contact their Kenworth dealer to schedule service. Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks free of charge. Owners may also contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2009 KENWORTH W900
- Brand
- KENWORTH
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Category
- Vehicle — Air Brake System
- Hazard
- air-brake-defect
- crash-risk
- Affected units
- 936
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 (10)
- W900
- C500
- T800
- T660
- T440
- T880
- T680
- T470
- T370
- T480
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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