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logbook Defective part affects truck manufacturers Paccar Inc. has recalled about 16,000 of its 2012- and 2013- model Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with a defective Bendix brake component. Production of Navistar International and Volvo Group trucks also was affected by the part. The Paccar trucks were built between Jan. 31, 2011, and Jan. 19, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Paccar didn't respond to a request for comment. The agency said the trucks are equipped with Bendix ATR-6 antilock traction relay valves that may leak fluid in temperatures below zero degrees and result in continuous brake application. The recall includes Kenworth models T660, T700, T800 and W900 and Peterbilt models 384, 386, 387, 389 and 587. Paccar will provide a free temporary repair until Bendix delivers a permanent remedy. Navistar said it had delayed International truck production until a permanent fix is available, and the company predicted the valve problem will contribute to a loss for the quarter that ended Jan. 31. After postponing deliveries of vehicles affected by the Bendix part defect in January, Volvo began using another valve to continue building trucks at its Virginia plant. Volvo is working with customers to repair trucks already on the road. Bendix notified NHTSA of the defect in January after receiving customer complaints about brake issues. The company said a permanent fix was forthcoming. Bendix estimated the part problem affected up to 60,000 vehicles. — Staff reports U.S. CARGO THEFT incidents reported last year increased 8.8 percent from the year before, FreightWatch International said. The firm said 974 cargo theft incidents were recorded last year, with an average value of $319,000 per incident. Many other thefts aren't reported. The top four states for cargo theft were California, Florida, New Jersey and Texas. THE FIRST EVER CAR CHARGER DESIGNED FOR TRUCKS. Available at these participating retailers: 5 mizco.com | 800.266.4026 Year Warranty 30min. Circle 191 on Reader Service Card or visit overdrive.hotims.com 74 OVERDRIVE MARCH 2012 TRUCKING OPPORTUNITIES SHOR T HA ULS