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Paccar - Brake control airline is incorrect size fmvss 121
Official notice
16 May 2017
Last checked
16 May 2017
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Brake control airline is incorrect size fmvss 121. An incorrectly sized airline may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2017-05-16.
What to do now
Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will modify the air brake system with updated brake piping, free of charge. The recall began on june 21, 2017. Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Paccar's number for this recall is 17kwb.
Units affected
23
Recall number
17KWB
Official notice
2017-05-16
The hazard
The hazard
An incorrectly sized airline may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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