NHTSA Recall 02V241001: Hand control/valve (service brakes)
PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,158 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Kenworth T300.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V241001 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 902B/02KW4 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › CONTROLS › HAND CONTROL/VALVE |
| Report received | September 10, 2002 |
| Owner notification | October 18, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain vehicles equipped with bendix tc-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings. The delivery port in the valve body may be partially blocked due to a problem during the molding process.
Safety risk
Such blockage may slow the delivery and exhaust of air to and from the trailer brakes when they are operated by this hand-operated trailer control valve.
Remedy
Paccar will notify its customers and inspect and replace, if necessary, the hand valve free of charge. Owner notification began october 18, 2002. 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 peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Notes
Also, customers can 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 02V241001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth T300 | 2002 |
| Kenworth T600 | 2002 |
| Kenworth T800 | 2002 |
| Kenworth T900 | 2002 |
| Peterbilt 330 | 2002 |
| Peterbilt 357 | 2002 |
| Peterbilt 378 | 2002 |
| Peterbilt 379 | 2002 |
| Peterbilt 385 | 2002 |
| Peterbilt 387 | 2002 |
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.