1975 KENWORTH C500 Recalls

1975 KENWORTH C500 Recall

Item Affected: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR

Date Announced: 08/01/1979

Description of Recall: 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.

Conequence:

Action Need To Fix It: 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.