KENWORTH TRUCKS — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2025-10-16
Kenworth Trucks, lift axle spring brake hose fitting not sufficiently tightened
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| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-10-16 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. |
| Models affected | Various |
| Model year | 2019 - 2025 |
| Units affected | 341 |
| Defect | Due to a manufacturing issue, the fitting connecting the delivery hoses to the lift axle spring brake may not have been tightened to the sufficient torque and could become loose. This may cause unintended brake application whilst driving. A sudden unintended stop whilst driving, could increase the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted and asked to book an appointment with their preferred Kenworth dealership to have the work carried out, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006452 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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