Peterbilt recall: Service brakes
What is wrong
PACCAR, Inc. (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Peterbilt 365, 367, 388, 389 trucks manufactured October 6, 2007, through September 23, 2013. The affected vehicles were built with 16.5" x 7" front drum brakes and Bendix ES-420 brake linings installed on front axles rated to carry between 20,001 and 22,000 lbs GAWR and larger SLR (20.5" to 21.5") tires, however these brake linings are not rated for this configuration. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
What could happen
The improper brake configuration could lengthen the braking distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install new 16.5" x 7" brake shoes with ES-600 linings, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2014. Owners may contact at Peterbilt at 1-800-473-8372. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 314-D.
Vehicles covered
- Peterbilt 365 2008–2013
- Peterbilt 367 2008–2013
- Peterbilt 388 2008–2013
- Peterbilt 389 2008–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V145000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 25, 2014
- Owners notified
- Jun 20, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 474
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 6, 2007 to Sep 23, 2013
- Part
- Service brakes
- Maker's own recall number
- 314-D
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 121
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Apr 6, 2020
- Peterbilt recall: Tires Dec 31, 2015
- Peterbilt recall: Tires Nov 9, 2015
- Peterbilt recall: Electrical system Jul 22, 2015
- Peterbilt recall: Equipment Mar 6, 2015
- Peterbilt recall: Steering Feb 24, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.