Vehicle recall 91V043000 · March 14, 1991
Kenworth K100E, T400 and 2 more models
Air brake system was modified by adding a longer air line between the ABS solenoid and the transfer tee to simplify manufacturing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Air brake system was modified by adding a longer air line between the ABS solenoid and the transfer tee to simplify manufacturing. This modification caused the trucks to be in non-compliance with FMVSS 121, brake timing test.
- Consequence
- The mistimed brake and ABS system may cause the truck tofail the stopping distance requirement of the FMVSS, which may lead to anaccident.
- Remedy
- Remove the extra length of air line and install the transfer tee at the ABS solenoid.
- Notes
- System: air brake system and anti-lock air brakes; FMVSS 121.VEHICLE description: trucks built with airglide 100 suspension and bosch absbrake system.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V043000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 14, 1991
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- July 10, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 77
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth K100E (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
- Kenworth T400 (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
- Kenworth T600 (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
- Kenworth T800 (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
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