Kenworth 121, "air brake systems." these vehicles exceed the brake timing test requirements of FMVSS 121 for trailer circuits when 15 foot coiled trailer lines are used.
The short version
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported a problem with the supply hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Here is what owners need to know.
121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES EXCEED THE BRAKE TIMING TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121 FOR TRAILER CIRCUITS WHEN 15 FOOT COILED TRAILER LINES ARE USED.
THE LONGER BRAKE APPLY TIME MAY RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
PACCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTALL A RELAY VALVE ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-214.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Kenworth T680 |
| 2013 | Peterbilt 579 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
Not affiliated
MyAutoRecalls is not affiliated with PACCAR INCORPORATED or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.