Vehicle recall 84V076000 · June 19, 1984
1983-1984 Kenworth Chassis
Control valves may not allow full pressure release after brake pedal has been released by operator.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Control valves may not allow full pressure release after brake pedal has been released by operator.
- Remedy
- Dealer will remove the plugs from the exhaust ports on the service supply and emergency supply control valves, and install a tube and fitting in its place.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: emergency and service brakes; air control valves.consequences of defect: braking action may continue after brakes are releasedwhich could result in loss of control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V076000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 19, 1984
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- July 15, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 196
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Controls, pedals and linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth Chassis (1983-1984): 1984, 1983
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