Kenworth Recall 79V179000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Reservoir/tank

NHTSA recall 79V179000 · announced August 1, 1979 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 2,000 units affected

The problem

SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE AIR RESERVOIR CAPACITY IS BELOW THAT ALLOWED BY THE STANDARD.

What to do

DEALER WILL EITHER REPLACE THE EXISTING TANK WITH A LARGER TANK OR ADD A SECOND TANK, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR SUPPLY RESERVOIR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH MAY REQUIREREPEATED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, AIR SUPPLY COULD BE DEPLETED AND BRAKING ACTIONLOST. A VEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1975 Kenworth C500
• 1976 Kenworth C500
• 1977 Kenworth C500
• 1978 Kenworth C500
• 1975 Kenworth W900
• 1976 Kenworth W900
• 1977 Kenworth W900
• 1978 Kenworth W900

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.