Recalls for your 1977 Kenworth C500

Recalls for 1977 Kenworth C500

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Kenworth C500T

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Kenworth C500T

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Some of the involved vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  121, air brake systems.  The air reservoir capacity is below that allowed by the standard.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will either replace the existing tank with a larger tank or add a second tank, without charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; air supply reservoir.consequences of defect: under certain driving conditions which may requirerepeated brake applications, air supply could be depleted and braking actionlost.  A vehicle accident could result.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL


Posted on: 1982-08-06
Description
The hand valve installed in the vehicle may have been incorrectly positioned.  This would allow air to escape from both the front and rear service systems simultaneously if the control line to the rear axle relay valves should fail.  Performance of front and rear service brakes during failure could be degraded.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The hand valve will be repositioned by the dealer, if necessary, at no charge owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; hand valve.consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability could result in lossof vehicle control and an accident.