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1990 KENWORTH T800 Recall - Campaign #91V043000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1990 KENWORTH T800 RECALL - #91V043000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

AIR BRAKE SYSTEM WAS MODIFIED BY ADDING A LONGER AIR LINE BETWEEN THE ABS SOLENOID AND THE TRANSFER TEE TO SIMPLIFY MANUFACTURING. THIS MODIFICATION CAUSED THE TRUCKS TO BE IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 121, BRAKE TIMING TEST.

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Vehicle 1990 KENWORTH T800
Manufacturer PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 8/1/1989 - 1/1/1991
Recalled on 3/21/1991
Influenced by PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 7/10/1991
# Affected 77
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Description AIR BRAKE SYSTEM WAS MODIFIED BY ADDING A LONGER AIR LINE BETWEEN THE ABS SOLENOID AND THE TRANSFER TEE TO SIMPLIFY MANUFACTURING. THIS MODIFICATION CAUSED THE TRUCKS TO BE IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 121, BRAKE TIMING TEST.
Consequences THE MISTIMED BRAKE AND ABS SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE TRUCK TOFAIL THE STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENT OF THE FMVSS, WHICH MAY LEAD TO ANACCIDENT.
Corrective action REMOVE THE EXTRA LENGTH OF AIR LINE AND INSTALL THE TRANSFER TEE AT THE ABS SOLENOID.
Notes SYSTEM: AIR BRAKE SYSTEM AND ANTI-LOCK AIR BRAKES; FMVSS 121.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS BUILT WITH AIRGLIDE 100 SUSPENSION AND BOSCH ABSBRAKE SYSTEM.
See also 1990 KENWORTH T800 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR

1990 KENWORTH T800 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES
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