Kenworth · Canada · High
Kenworth Truck: Not Entered
Affects Kenworth Truck · 1979 — about 16 vehicles.
The hazard
IN CAB FORWARD TRUCKS, THE MIDLAND SLACK ADJUSTER INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN REVERSE OF THE RECOMMENDED MIDLAND PROCEDURE. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A SLACK ADJUSTER FAILURE AND POSSIBLE BRAKE FAILURE AT THE AFFECTED WHEEL. VEHICLES WERE SOLD IN THE PROVINCES OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, ALBERTA, SASKATCHEWAN, ONTARIO AND QUEBEC.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational