Kenworth · Canada · Mod
Kenworth T300: Brakes
Affects Kenworth T300 · 1998 — about 2 vehicles.
The hazard
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 121 - AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FOR REAR AXLE BRAKES WAS NOT PLUMBED INTO THE AIR SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES. THE AIR HOSES FROM THE RELAY VALVES WERE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE SERVICE BRAKE CHAMBERS, RATHER THAN BEING CONNECTED THROUGH THE ABS MODULATOR. CORRECTION: AIR HOSES WILL BE REROUTED TO CONNECT THROUGH THE ABS MODULATOR.
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