Kenworth slack adjusters may fail as a result of a fatigue crack rendering the slack adjuster inoperative.
The short version
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported a problem with the service brakes, air slack adjusters. Here is what owners need to know.
PACCAR IS RECALLING 130 MY 2005-2007 KENWORTH C500, T800, W900, AND PETERBILT MODELS 357 AND 379 TRACTOR TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH FABCO SLACK ADJUSTERS ON SISU AXLES. THE SLACK ADJUSTERS MAY FAIL AS A RESULT OF A FATIGUE CRACK RENDERING THE SLACK ADJUSTER INOPERATIVE.
REDUCTION IN BRAKING CAPACITY COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 08V-099.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Kenworth C500 |
| 2007 | Kenworth T800 |
| 2007 | Kenworth W900 |
| 2005–2007 | Peterbilt 357 |
| 2005–2007 | Peterbilt 379 |
What changed
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