Vehicle recall 69V162000 · November 17, 1969

1969 Kenworth Kenworth

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Possibility that defect may exist in air control valve that can cause leakagefrom third air tank into spring brakes chamber, which could release springbrakes after control has been applied by operator.(correct by installing newvalve.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 69V162000
Reported to NHTSA: November 17, 1969
Filed by: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,269
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Parking brake › Driveline › Air

Recall 69V162000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Kenworth Kenworth (1969): 1969

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