Vehicle recall 88V140000 · August 25, 1988
1987-1988 Kenworth Kenworth
An incorrect front axle brake valve may have been installed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- An incorrect front axle brake valve may have been installed.
- Consequence
- Braking ability of the vehicle without a trailer couldbe reduced which could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the LQ4 valve with a QR1 quick release valve.
- Notes
- System: front axle brake valve.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V140000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 25, 1988
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- November 23, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 240
- 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 Kenworth (1987-1988): 1988, 1987
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