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2011-2012 Kenworth T440 recall: quick release valve

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on May 10, 2011. It covers about 3 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3
reported
May 10, 2011
owners notified
Jun 23, 2011

Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve

What is wrong
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 kenworth t440 tractors manufactured between october 18, 2010, and february 9, 2011 for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the quick release air valve required in the full truck service brake air line gladhand connection may not have been installed. The omission of the quick release air valve may allow the full truck service brake air line gladhand release timing to exceed the threshold of 0.75 seconds by 1/10th of a second, thereby failing to comply with the with the requirements of the safety standard.
Risk
The service brake of a towed vehicle or trailer may have a delayed release, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kenworth dealers will install the quick release air valve in the full truck service brake air line with gladhand connection. All of the vehicles have been repaired, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. The recall began on june 23, 2011. Owners may contact paccar at 1‑425‑468‑7400.

Recall number 11V281000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V281000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Kenworth T440 quick release valve?

Yes. Recall 11V281000, reported on May 10, 2011, covers about 3 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V281000?

Kenworth dealers will install the quick release air valve in the full truck service brake air line with gladhand connection. All of the vehicles have been repaired, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. The recall began on june 23, 2011. Owners may contact paccar at 1‑425‑468‑7400.

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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