1991 KENWORTH K100E Recall

Campaign:

91V043000 on 03/20/1991

Component:

Service brakes, air

Manufactured:

07/31/1989 - 12/31/1990

Affected:

77

Defect:

Air brake system was modified by adding a longer air line between the abs solenoid and the transfer tee to simplify manufacturing. this modification caused the trucks to be in non-compliance with fmvss 121, brake timing test.

Consequence:

The mistimed brake and abs system may cause the truck tofail the stopping distance requirement of the fmvss, which may lead to anaccident.

Correction:

Remove the extra length of air line and install the transfer tee at the abs solenoid.

Notes:

System: air brake system and anti-lock air brakes; fmvss 121.vehicle description: trucks built with airglide 100 suspension and bosch absbrake system.

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