Recall 14V145000

SERVICE BRAKES

Report Date
20140325
Component
SERVICE BRAKES
Affected Vehicles
24 models

Defect Description

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."

Safety Consequence

The improper brake configuration could lengthen the braking distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2008 PETERBILT 365
2008 PETERBILT 367
2008 PETERBILT 388
2008 PETERBILT 389
2009 PETERBILT 365
2009 PETERBILT 367
2009 PETERBILT 388
2009 PETERBILT 389
2010 PETERBILT 365
2010 PETERBILT 367
2010 PETERBILT 388
2010 PETERBILT 389
2011 PETERBILT 365
2011 PETERBILT 367
2011 PETERBILT 388
2011 PETERBILT 389
2012 PETERBILT 365
2012 PETERBILT 367
2012 PETERBILT 388
2012 PETERBILT 389
2013 PETERBILT 365
2013 PETERBILT 367
2013 PETERBILT 388
2013 PETERBILT 389

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