Recall 02V-241: 2002 Kenworth T300, 2002 Kenworth T600 and 8 more
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Sep 10, 2002, covering about 3,158 vehicles.
The problem
On certain vehicles equipped with bendix tc-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings. The delivery port in the valve body may be partially blocked due to a problem during the molding process.
The risk
Such blockage may slow the delivery and exhaust of air to and from the trailer brakes when they are operated by this hand-operated trailer control valve.
The fix
Paccar will notify its customers and inspect and replace, if necessary, the hand valve free of charge. Owner notification began october 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Air › Controls › Hand Control/Valve |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 02V241001 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth T300 | 2002 | All years |
| Kenworth T600 | 2002 | All years |
| Kenworth T800 | 2002 | All years |
| Kenworth T900 | 2002 | All years |
| Peterbilt 330 | 2002 | All years |
| Peterbilt 357 | 2002 | All years |
| Peterbilt 378 | 2002 | All years |
| Peterbilt 379 | 2002 | All years |
| Peterbilt 385 | 2002 | All years |
| Peterbilt 387 | 2002 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 02V-241?
On certain vehicles equipped with bendix tc-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings. The delivery port in the valve body may be partially blocked due to a problem during the molding process.
How is recall 02V-241 fixed?
Paccar will notify its customers and inspect and replace, if necessary, the hand valve free of charge. Owner notification began october 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.