NHTSA Recall 01V188000: Reservoir/tank (service brakes)
PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Kenworth T300.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V188000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01KW06 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › RESERVOIR/TANK |
| Report received | June 12, 2001 |
| Owner notification | July 16, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: certain vehicles having an intended service code of "fire service" and either type 24 or larger front brake chambers or type 36 rear brake chambers fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." these vehicles were built with a combined air reservoir volume less than 12 times the combined volume of all service chambers.
Safety risk
Unusually frequent applications of the air brakes could deplete the available air supply more quickly than expected.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional air tank on chassis with a single rear axle. On tandem rear axle chassis, dealer will replace an existing air tank with a larger air tank. Owner notification began july 16, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V188000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.