Kenworth T680 (2016-2021): Service brakes, air
Recall 20V593000 · Sep 28, 2020 · PACCAR Incorporated
1,416
vehicles affected
1,416
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V593000
- Date
- Sep 28, 2020
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 1,416
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Antilock
- Model years
- 2016-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Kenworth T680 trucks equipped with a 2.1m Cab and WABCO 6S/6M ABS brake system with drum brakes. The brake systems were manufactured with a standard rear-brake ABS modulator valve instead of a quick release valve, which may exceed the intended service-brake release timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
What can happen
Longer than expected service-brake release timing may lengthen vehicle stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the standard rear-brake, ABS modulator valve with a quick release valve, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20KWD.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V593000?
1 model: Kenworth T680 (2016-2021), about 1,416 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V593000?
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the standard rear-brake, ABS modulator valve with a quick release valve, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20KWD.
What can happen?
Longer than expected service-brake release timing may lengthen vehicle stopping distance, 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.