Recall 08V-431: 2009 Kenworth T660, 2009 Kenworth T800 and 4 more
PACCAR INCORPORATED recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Aug 25, 2008, covering about 86 vehicles.
The problem
Paccar is recalling 86 my 2009 kenworth t660, t800, w900, and peterbilt 386, 365, and 388 trucks equipped with bendix front air disc brakes. The size 14 service chamber of certain front air disc brakes may have been contaminated with grease between the piston head/plate and the diaphragm. When braking pressure is applied, the grease may allow the piston head/plate to slip off center and catch on the reducing ring of the size 14 service chamber.
The risk
The catching of the piston head/plate on the reducing ring may lock up the corresponding front air disc brake which may impact the operator's ability to steer or control the vehicle.
The fix
Dealers will replace both front air disc brakes size 14 service chambers free of charge. The recall began on august 27, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 08kwa and peterbilt recall no. 708f.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 | Service Brakes, Air › Disc |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V431000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth T660 | 2009 | All years |
| Kenworth T800 | 2009 | All years |
| Kenworth W900 | 2009 | All years |
| Peterbilt 365 | 2009 | All years |
| Peterbilt 385 | 2009 | All years |
| Peterbilt 388 | 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-431?
Paccar is recalling 86 my 2009 kenworth t660, t800, w900, and peterbilt 386, 365, and 388 trucks equipped with bendix front air disc brakes. The size 14 service chamber of certain front air disc brakes may have been contaminated with grease between the piston head/plate and the diaphragm. When braking pressure is applied, the grease may allow the piston head/plate to slip off center and catch on the reducing ring of the size 14 service chamber.
How is recall 08V-431 fixed?
Dealers will replace both front air disc brakes size 14 service chambers free of charge. The recall began on august 27, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and 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.