1999 Kenworth Kenworth and Peterbilt Peterbilt recall: service brakes, air
Paccar, Incorporated reported this safety recall on April 6, 1999. It covers about 493 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 493
- reported
- Apr 6, 1999
- owners notified
- Apr 30, 1999
- related complaints
- 1
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. Some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw.
- Risk
- Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check the torque on the automatic slack adjuster guide pawl. If there is no torque, the brakes will be adjusted and the guide pawl will be tightened to 15-20 ft. Lbs.
Recall number 99V055003
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth Kenworth 1999 1999
- Peterbilt Peterbilt 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 99V055003
Is there a recall on the 1999 Kenworth Kenworth and Peterbilt Peterbilt service brakes, air?
Yes. Recall 99V055003, reported on April 6, 1999, covers about 493 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V055003?
Dealers will check the torque on the automatic slack adjuster guide pawl. If there is no torque, the brakes will be adjusted and the guide pawl will be tightened to 15-20 ft. Lbs.
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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