1999 KENWORTH KENWORTH
1999 KENWORTH KENWORTH Recall Title: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1999 KENWORTH KENWORTH Recall Date: 1999-04-06
1999 KENWORTH KENWORTH NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 99V055003
1999 KENWORTH KENWORTH Recall Manufacturer: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
1999 KENWORTH KENWORTH Recall Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1999 KENWORTH KENWORTH Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 493
1999 KENWORTH KENWORTH Recall Overview: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR AIR BRAKE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. SOME OF THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS HAD INSUFFICIENT TORQUE APPLIED TO THE GUIDE PAWL CAP SCREW.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
1999 KENWORTH KENWORTH Recall Notes: KENWORTH NOTIFIED OWNERS BEGINNING APRIL 30, 1999; AND PETERBILT NOTIFIED THEIR OWNERS ON MAY 10, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-510-790-4013 OR KENWORTH AT 1-206-828-5418.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).