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VehicleDec 29, 20141,623 affected

Kenworth / Peterbilt recall: Parking brake

What is wrong

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, equipped with certain air brake actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.

What could happen

Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.

The fix

Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake chamber, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners March 3, 2015. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (Kenworth), or 1-940-591-4000 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 14KWP (Kenworth), and 1214L (Peterbilt).

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
14V810000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Paccar Incorporated
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 29, 2014
Owners notified
May 14, 2015
Vehicles or items affected
1,623
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
May 23, 2014 to Feb 13, 2015
Part
Parking brake › Conventional › Air
Maker's own recall number
14KWP & 1214L (PB)

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.

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