Kenworth and Peterbilt Recall 79V216000: Service Brakes, Air, Slack Adjusters
NHTSA recall 79V216000 · announced September 13, 1979 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 300 units affected
The problem
DUE TO DEFECTIVE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF SLACK ADJUSTER DAMAGE. THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE ON THE REAR WHEEL END.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REVERSE THE INSTALLATION OF THE MIDLAND SLACK ADJUSTER OR INSTALL A BENDIX SLACK ADJUSTER AS FOUND NECESSARY.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; SLACK ADJUSTER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.