Kenworth T370: Brakes

Affects Kenworth T370 · 2018–2020 — about 20 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: Certain trucks were built without a secondary brake relay valve. As a result, the brake application may be delayed after pushing on the brake pedal. This could cause increased stopping distances. Safety Risk: Delayed brake application can cause increased stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Kenworth dealer to inspect the brake system, and add a second R12 brake relay valve, as required.

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