2009 Kenworth T660, Kenworth T800 and others recall: disc

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on August 25, 2008. It covers about 86 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 86
reported: Aug 25, 2008
owners notified: Aug 28, 2008

Service brakes, air: disc

What is wrong: Paccar is recalling 86 my 2009 kenworth t660, t800, w900, and peterbilt 386, 365, and 388 trucks equipped with bendix front air disc brakes. The size 14 service chamber of certain front air disc brakes may have been contaminated with grease between the piston head/plate and the diaphragm. When braking pressure is applied, the grease may allow the piston head/plate to slip off center and catch on the reducing ring of the size 14 service chamber.
Risk: The catching of the piston head/plate on the reducing ring may lock up the corresponding front air disc brake which may impact the operator's ability to steer or control the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front air disc brakes size 14 service chambers free of charge. The recall began on august 27, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440 and peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4196.

Recall number 08V431000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V431000

Is there a recall on the 2009 Kenworth T660, Kenworth T800 and others disc?

Yes. Recall 08V431000, reported on August 25, 2008, covers about 86 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V431000?

Dealers will replace both front air disc brakes size 14 service chambers free of charge. The recall began on august 27, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5440 and peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4196.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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