Recall 10V211000: 2011 Kenworth T270 and 2 other models

Report received

May 10, 2010

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

22vehicles

Model years

2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2011 t270, t370, and t800 trucks manufactured from january 28 through march 19, 2010, equipped with dv-2 air governor containing part number g90-1070-2111111 on the t270/370 model trucks and part number g90-1070-11113111 on the t800 model trucks. The dv-2 air governor was misassembled with a blank plug instead of a breather. Without the breather installed, the air governor may not be able to detect the loss of air pressure in the air system during normal use. This condition may result in the slow activation of the emergency spring brakes.

Possible consequence

Although the operator is warned of low air pressure by audible and visual low air pressure warning alarms, a vehicle crash or fire is possible if these warnings are not heeded.

Remedy

Kenworth will notify owners and repair the vehicles by replacing the blank plug with a breather and inspect for proper function free of charge. The safety recall began on june 10, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 Kenworth T2700 complaints
• 2011 Kenworth T3700 complaints
• 2011 Kenworth T8001 complaints