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VehicleAug 19, 2021163 affected

Peterbilt recall: Service brakes, hydraulic

What is wrong

PACCAR, Inc. (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles. The cross member mounted Hill Start Assist valve assembly may have insufficient clearance to the rear axle, causing damage to the rear brake hose and loss of the rear brake signal.

What could happen

If loss of the rear brake signal occurs, the vehicle could experience reduced rear braking capability or loss of brakes to the rear axle(s), increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect for clearance and re-work the assembly to conform with an updated design, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBJ.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
21V648000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Paccar Incorporated
Reported to NHTSA
Aug 19, 2021
Owners notified
Mar 11, 2022
Vehicles or items affected
163
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Maker's own recall number
21PBJ

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.nhtsa.gov.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.