Kenworth Service Brakes, Air Recall 03V126000 (45 Vehicles)

The problem

Certain trucks equipped with meritor p 18x7 brakes with 36" brake chambers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 121, "Air brake systems." These trucks were manufactured with a combined air reservoir volume less than 12 times the combined volume of all service brake chambers.

The risk

This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

The fix

Dealers will add an additional tank or change one of the existing air tanks to a larger size. Owner notification began on may 5, 2003. 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 kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Contacts

Kenworth recall no. 03Kw3. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Kenworth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 03V126000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1991 Kenworth C500	0	3	C
1992 Kenworth C500	0	1	A
1993 Kenworth C500	0	1	A
1994 Kenworth C500	0	1	A
1995 Kenworth C500	0	1	A
1996 Kenworth C500	0	4	C
1997 Kenworth C500	0	3	C
1998 Kenworth C500	0	3	C
1999 Kenworth C500	1	7	F
2000 Kenworth C500	0	7	F
2001 Kenworth C500	0	4	C
2002 Kenworth C500	0	2	B
2003 Kenworth C500	0	3	C
1991 Kenworth T800	0	4	A
1992 Kenworth T800	0	1	A
1993 Kenworth T800	0	1	A
1994 Kenworth T800	2	3	A
1995 Kenworth T800	2	5	B
1996 Kenworth T800	1	8	C
1997 Kenworth T800	1	9	C
1998 Kenworth T800	1	8	C
1999 Kenworth T800	4	12	D
2000 Kenworth T800	1	10	C
2001 Kenworth T800	1	10	C
2002 Kenworth T800	0	6	B
2003 Kenworth T800	1	7	B

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Complaints

Recalls

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Questions

Is the 03V126000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PACCAR INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 03V126000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 03V126000 announced?

PACCAR INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on March 31, 2003. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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