Vehicle recall 82V075000 · July 26, 1982

Kenworth C500 and W900A

The hand valve installed in the vehicle may have been incorrectly positioned.

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

Summary: The hand valve installed in the vehicle may have been incorrectly positioned. This would allow air to escape from both the front and rear service systems simultaneously if the control line to the rear axle relay valves should fail. Performance of front and rear service brakes during failure could be degraded.
Remedy: The hand valve will be repositioned by the dealer, if necessary, at no charge owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; hand valve.consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability could result in lossof vehicle control and an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 82V075000
Reported to NHTSA: July 26, 1982
Filed by: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: December 1, 1982
Vehicles potentially affected: 900
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Controls › Foot control/valve

Recall 82V075000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Kenworth C500 (1975-1981): 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
Kenworth W900A (1975-1981): 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975

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