Kenworth Recalls 3,423 Vehicles

July 1, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
KENWORTH / T2000		2004-2009
KENWORTH / T600		2004-2009
KENWORTH / T660		2004-2009
KENWORTH / T800		2005-2009
KENWORTH / W900		2004-2009
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED		Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 23, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V239000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number of Units Affected: 3423

Summary: KENWORTH IS RECALLING 3,423 YEAR 2004-2009 T2000, T800,T600, W900 AND T660 VEHICLES. INCREASED BRAKE EXCITATION IN A CERTAIN VEHICLE CONFIGURATION WHICH INCLUDES BENDIX DRUM BRAKES, WIDE BASE LOW PROFILE SINGLE TIRES, AND AN AG400 OR AG460 REAR SUSPENSION, DUE TO ITS UNIQUE BRAKE CLOCKING AND CAM TUBE LENGTH, CAN CAUSE FATIGUE AND CRACKING TO BRAKE ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS.

Consequence: CRACKING CAN CAUSE A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE CAM TUBE, WHICH COULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND DECREASE PARKING BRAKE HOLD CAPABILITY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE BRAKES ASSEMBLY, REPLACE CRACKED REAR AXLE BRAKES ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS WHERE REQUIRED, AND INSTALL CAM TUBE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON ALL REAR AXLE WHEEL ENDS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OR BEFORE JULY 25, 2009. OWNER MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.

Notes: PACCAR RECALL NO. 09KW7OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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