Recall 11V281000: 2011–2012 Kenworth T440

Report received

May 10, 2011

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

3vehicles

Model years

2011–2012

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

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2011 Kenworth T4400 complaints
• 2012 Kenworth T4400 complaints