NHTSA Campaign 07V276000
PARKING BRAKE
Issued by PACCAR INCORPORATED · Reported Jun 27, 2007 · 16 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES. THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
Consequence
THIS COULD DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE REPAIR KIT FOR THE AFFECTED SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 320 | 2007 | 16 |
| PETERBILT | 320 | 2008 | 16 |
| PETERBILT | 335 | 2007 | 16 |
| PETERBILT | 335 | 2008 | 16 |
| PETERBILT | 340 | 2007 | 16 |
| PETERBILT | 340 | 2008 | 16 |
| PETERBILT | 357 | 2007 | 16 |
| PETERBILT | 357 | 2008 | 16 |
| PETERBILT | 367 | 2007 | 16 |
| PETERBILT | 367 | 2008 | 16 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V276000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.