Recall 10V198000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

Report Date

20100511

Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

PETERBILT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MODEL 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, AND 348 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE ABS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY BE ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES.

Safety Consequence

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL RE-PIN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HARNESS INSURING A NORMALLY CLOSED DIAGNOSTIC SWITCH IS INSTALLED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2011	PETERBILT	325
2011	PETERBILT	330
2011	PETERBILT	337

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.