Recall 08V-128: 2008–2009 Kenworth C500, 2008–2009 Kenworth T2000 and 13 more
PACCAR INCORPORATED recall for parking brake, reported to NHTSA on Mar 21, 2008, covering about 1,043 vehicles.
The problem
Paccar is recalling 1,043 my 2008-2009 kenworth c500, t2000,t660, t800 and w900 trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. The molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area. This condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the body opening under certain circumstances.
The risk
If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes. In such an event, the operator should observe an air leak, indications of low air pressure via the primary and secondary air gauges, and audible and visual low air pressure warning alarms. A vehicle crash is possible if these warnings are not heeded.
The fix
Dealers will replace the bendix mv-3 dash control valves free of charge. The recall began on april 14, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-4196.
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 08kw3 and peterbilt recall no. 308e.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
| Manufacturer | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
|---|---|
| Component | Parking Brake › Conventional › Air |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V128000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Kenworth T2000 | 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Kenworth T660 | 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Kenworth T800 | 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Kenworth W900 | 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Peterbilt 330 | 2009 | All years |
| Peterbilt 335 | 2009 | All years |
| Peterbilt 340 | 2009 | All years |
| Peterbilt 365 | 2009 | All years |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2009 | All years |
| Peterbilt 384 | 2009 | All years |
| Peterbilt 386 | 2009 | All years |
| Peterbilt 388 | 2009 | All years |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2009 | All years |
| Peterbilt 389K | 2009 | 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 08V-128?
Paccar is recalling 1,043 my 2008-2009 kenworth c500, t2000,t660, t800 and w900 trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. The molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area. This condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the body opening under certain circumstances.
How is recall 08V-128 fixed?
Dealers will replace the bendix mv-3 dash control valves free of charge. The recall began on april 14, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-4196.
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.