1979 KENWORTH C500 Recall

Campaign:

82V075000 on 08/05/1982

Component:

Service brakes, air:controls:foot control

Affected:

900

Defect:

The hand valve installed in the vehicle may have been incorrectly positioned. this would allow air to escape from both the front and rear service systems simultaneously if the control line to the rear axle relay valves should fail. performance of front and rear service brakes during failure could be degraded.

Correction:

The hand valve will be repositioned by the dealer, if necessary, at no charge owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; hand valve.consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability could result in lossof vehicle control and an accident.

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