Vehicle recall 00V026000 · February 1, 2000
1999-2000 Kenworth T2000
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with brake valves manufactured by honeywell bendix.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with brake valves manufactured by honeywell bendix. The orientation and location of the brake valve is such that water can get into the valve through a vent in the valve. The water will contaminate the air system and could freeze the brake valve.
- Consequence
- If frozen, the operator will not be able to modulate the brake forces with the brake pedal.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the air brake system and modifications will be made to the brake valve.
- Notes
- Owner notification began February 29, 2000.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 AT1-206-828-5000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 00V026000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 1, 2000
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 00KW01
- Owner notification
- February 29, 2000
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,268
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Quick release valve
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T2000 (1999-2000): 2000, 1999
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