Recalls for 2009 Peterbilt 389k

DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Posted on: 2008-03-21
Description
Paccar is recalling 1,043 my 2008-2009 kenworth c500, t2000,t660, t800 and w900 trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves.  The molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area.  This condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the body opening under certain circumstances.  

Consequence
If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes.  In such an event, the operator should observe an air leak, indications of low air pressure via the primary and secondary air gauges, and audible and visual low air pressure warning alarms.  A vehicle crash is possible if these warnings are not heeded.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the bendix mv-3 dash control valves free of charge.  The recall began on april 14, 2008.  Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-4196.  

Notes
Kenworth recall no.  08kw3 and peterbilt recall no.  308e.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Posted on: 2008-02-07
Description
Paccar is recalling 6,169 my 2008 kenworth t300, t660, t800, t2000, w900 and c500 vehicles and my 2008-2009 peterbilt models 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 and 389 kits.  Certain door latch assemblies on these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  206, 'door locks and door retention components.  The rotor in some of these door latch assemblies did not receive the proper heat treatment and may be soft.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, force could cause the rotor to crack and the door would not have primary or secondary closing security which could possibly lead to injury of the vehicle occupant.

Corrective Action
Paccar is working with trimark and will inspect and replace the door latch if it is found to be defective.  The recall began on march 14, 2008.  Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Notes
Kenworth recall no.  08kw1 and peterbilt recall no.  108a.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.