Recall 99V082002: 1999 Kenworth Kenworth

Report received

Dec 9, 1999

Manufacturer

Paccar, incorporated

Potentially affected

45vehicles

Model years

1999

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

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."

Possible consequence

This condition could cause decreased braking effort.

Remedy

The brake lining will be replaced with upgraded brake linings.

Affected model years

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

• 1999 Kenworth Kenworth3 complaints