NHTSA Recall 11V281000: Quick release valve (service brakes)
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2011–2012 Kenworth T440.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V281000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 11KWC |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › QUICK RELEASE VALVE |
| Report received | May 10, 2011 |
| Owner notification | June 23, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 kenworth t440 tractors manufactured between october 18, 2010, and february 9, 2011 for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the quick release air valve required in the full truck service brake air line gladhand connection may not have been installed. The omission of the quick release air valve may allow the full truck service brake air line gladhand release timing to exceed the threshold of 0.75 seconds by 1/10th of a second, thereby failing to comply with the with the requirements of the safety standard.
Safety risk
The service brake of a towed vehicle or trailer may have a delayed release, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kenworth dealers will install the quick release air valve in the full truck service brake air line with gladhand connection. All of the vehicles have been repaired, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. The recall began on june 23, 2011. Owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400.
Notes
Kenworth safety recall no. 11kwc. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V281000
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.