NHTSA Campaign 07V044000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Issued by PACCAR INCORPORATED · Reported Feb 12, 2007 · 18 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN NON-ABS EQUIPPED TRUCKS, AN AIR HOSE BETWEEN THE TRACTOR PROTECTION VALVE AND THE BACK OF THE CAB BULKHEAD WAS OMITTED.
Consequence
THE ABSENCE OF THIS AIR HOSE COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE DRIVE AXLE BRAKE PERFORMANCE WHILE A TRAILER IS BEING PULLED, RESULTING IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
PETERBILT WILL INSPECT THE AIR HOSE PLUMBING OF THE DRIVE AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 357 | 2003 | 18 |
| PETERBILT | 357 | 2004 | 18 |
| PETERBILT | 357 | 2005 | 18 |
| PETERBILT | 357 | 2006 | 18 |
| PETERBILT | 378 | 2003 | 18 |
| PETERBILT | 378 | 2004 | 18 |
| PETERBILT | 378 | 2005 | 18 |
| PETERBILT | 378 | 2006 | 18 |
| PETERBILT | 379 | 2003 | 18 |
| PETERBILT | 379 | 2004 | 18 |
| PETERBILT | 379 | 2005 | 18 |
| PETERBILT | 379 | 2006 | 18 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V044000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.