Kenworth T270, T370 (2020): Service brakes, air
Recall 19V606000 · Aug 16, 2019 · PACCAR Incorporated
139
vehicles affected
139
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V606000
- Date
- Aug 16, 2019
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 139
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Controls > Foot control/valve
- Model years
- 2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T270 and T370 vehicles. The brake treadle valves may have loose compression fittings, which can cause the air supply hose to separate from the valve.
What can happen
A separated hose may cause reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake treadle valve hose connections for loose compression fittings, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 30, 2019. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19KWD.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V606000?
2 models: Kenworth T270 (2020), Kenworth T370 (2020), about 139 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V606000?
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake treadle valve hose connections for loose compression fittings, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 30, 2019. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19KWD.
What can happen?
A separated hose may cause reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.