Recall 79V179000: 1975–1978 Kenworth C500 and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 1, 1979

Manufacturer

Paccar, incorporated

Potentially affected

2,000vehicles

Model years

1975–1978

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

Some of the involved vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The air reservoir capacity is below that allowed by the standard.

Remedy

Dealer will either replace the existing tank with a larger tank or add a second tank, without charge to owner.

Affected model years

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

• 1975 Kenworth C5000 complaints
• 1976 Kenworth C5000 complaints
• 1977 Kenworth C5000 complaints
• 1978 Kenworth C5000 complaints
• 1975 Kenworth W9000 complaints
• 1976 Kenworth W9000 complaints
• 1977 Kenworth W9000 complaints
• 1978 Kenworth W9000 complaints