NHTSA Recall 03V126000: Service brakes, air
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 45 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Kenworth C500.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V126000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03KW3 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | March 31, 2003 |
| Owner notification | May 5, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain trucks equipped with meritor p 18x7 brakes with 36" brake chambers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 121, "air brake systems." these trucks were manufactured with a combined air reservoir volume less than 12 times the combined volume of all service brake chambers.
Safety risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy
Dealers will add an additional tank or change one of the existing air tanks to a larger size. Owner notification began on may 5, 2003. 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 1-425-828-5440.
Notes
Kenworth recall no. 03kw3. Customers can 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 03V126000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kenworth C500 | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Kenworth T800 | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
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.