1999 Kenworth Kenworth recall: slack adjusters
Paccar, Incorporated reported this safety recall on December 9, 1999. It covers about 45 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 45
- reported
- Dec 9, 1999
- owners notified
- Jan 11, 2000
Service brakes, air: slack adjusters
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with 15" (widths: 4" and 5") air-actuated q-plus cam brake equipped with federal mogul friction products 3030-197 brake lining (meritor r201) brake linings and actuated with type 20 air chambers x 5.5" slack adjusters. The affected brakes were installed predominantly in heavy truck front axle assemblies. These assemblies do not fully satisfy the test performance requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
- Risk
- This condition could cause decreased braking effort.
- Remedy
- The brake lining will be replaced with upgraded brake linings.
Recall number 99V082002
Affected vehicles
- Kenworth Kenworth 1999 1999
Questions about recall 99V082002
Is there a recall on the 1999 Kenworth Kenworth slack adjusters?
Yes. Recall 99V082002, reported on December 9, 1999, covers about 45 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V082002?
The brake lining will be replaced with upgraded brake linings.
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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