Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V128000 Reported March 21, 2008

Dash control valves/bendix mv-3

Paccar Incorporated · Parking Brake · 1,043 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V128000
Manufacturer Campaign
08KW3 308E
Manufacturer
Component
Parking Brake
Vehicles Affected
1,043
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 21, 2008

Defect Summary

Paccar is recalling 1,043 my 2008-2009 kenworth c500, t2000,t660, t800 and w900 trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. the molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area. this condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the body opening under certain circumstances.

Safety Consequence

If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes. in such an event, the operator should observe an air leak, indications of low air pressure via the primary and secondary air gauges, and audible and visual low air pressure warning alarms. a vehicle crash is possible if these warnings are not heeded.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the bendix mv-3 dash control valves free of charge. the recall began on april 14, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-4196.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 08V128000 or campaign 08KW3 308E.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V128000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V128000?

NHTSA recall 08V128000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on March 21, 2008. It addresses: Dash control valves/bendix mv-3. The recall affects approximately 1,043 vehicles, with the defect involving the Parking Brake component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V128000 or the manufacturer campaign number 08KW3 308E. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.