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Paccar - Brake application and release timing fmvss 121
Official notice
18 Nov 2013
Last checked
18 Nov 2013
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Brake application and release timing fmvss 121. Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2013-11-18.
What to do now
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system, free of charge. The recall began on january 15, 2014. Owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's recall number is 13kwl.
Units affected
18
Recall number
13KWL
Official notice
2013-11-18
The hazard
The hazard
Brakes that take longer to apply may lengthen the distance needed to stop the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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Documents, notices & source
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