What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2009186
- Recall date
- 18 June 2009
- Make
- Kenworth
- Models
- T2000
- Model years
- 2008
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Brakes
- Raised as
- Compliance Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 5
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 106 - Brake Hoses. The air tube expander fitting, a components of the air brake system, is designed for a burst pressure of 800 psi instead of the required 1,200 psi. Expander failure would cause an air leak to occur when the foot brake or trailer hand brake is applied. Should this occur in conjunction with compressor failure, the resultant air loss would release pressure on the park brake springs. This could set the brakes on the rear axle, which could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the expander fitting with a compliant version.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2009186.