REC-000770

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2008–2020 Kenworth Unknown

Category: Heavy Vehicle · Supplier: PACCAR Australia Pty Ltd

Recall date: 29 October 2020

Defect

A pneumatic valve in the Hill Start Assist system may be incorrectly connected.

Hazard

If this valve is connected incorrectly, air supply to the rear brakes may be disrupted, increasing the risk of an accident resulting in serious injury to vehicle occupants and other road users.

Remedy

Owners will be contacted and advised to make an immediate appointment with their nearest PACCAR Australia dealer to arrange for a technician to inspect and repair the vehicle. For more information, owners can contact their nearest PACCAR Australia dealer. Visit https://www.kenworth.com.au/find-a-dealer/ to find your nearest dealer.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — PACCAR Australia Pty Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-000770

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