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Recall 08V-002: 2008 Kenworth 953, 2008 Kenworth C500 and 19 more

PACCAR INCORPORATED recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Jan 8, 2008, covering about 2,794 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-002
Report date
Jan 8, 2008
Vehicles affected
2,794
Owners notified
Feb 22, 2008

The problem

Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." the tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon material, instead of the specified five layers.

The risk

The diameter of the hose affects the fittings which may allow air to leak from the brakes and create the potential for a vehicle crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the air brake hoses and, if necessary, replace the hoses. The recall began on february 22, 2008. Owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Notes

Kenworth recall no. 07kwf and peterbilt recall no. 1207l.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerPACCAR INCORPORATED
ComponentService Brakes, Air › Supply › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number08V002000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kenworth 9532008All years
Kenworth C5002008All years
Kenworth K5002008All years
Kenworth T20002008All years
Kenworth T3002008All years
Kenworth T6002008All years
Kenworth T8002008All years
Kenworth W9002008All years
Peterbilt 3202008All years
Peterbilt 3252008All years
Peterbilt 3302008All years
Peterbilt 3352008All years
Peterbilt 3402008All years
Peterbilt 3652008All years
Peterbilt 3672008All years
Peterbilt 3842008All years
Peterbilt 3862008All years
Peterbilt 3872008All years
Peterbilt 3882008All years
Peterbilt 3892008All years
Peterbilt 389K2008All 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 08V-002?

Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." the tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon material, instead of the specified five layers.

How is recall 08V-002 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the air brake hoses and, if necessary, replace the hoses. The recall began on february 22, 2008. Owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

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.