NHTSA Campaign 14V145000

SERVICE BRAKES

Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Mar 25, 2014 · 474 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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."

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
PETERBILT 365 2008 474
PETERBILT 365 2009 474
PETERBILT 365 2010 474
PETERBILT 365 2011 474
PETERBILT 365 2012 474
PETERBILT 365 2013 474
PETERBILT 367 2008 474
PETERBILT 367 2009 474
PETERBILT 367 2010 474
PETERBILT 367 2011 474
PETERBILT 367 2012 474
PETERBILT 367 2013 474
PETERBILT 388 2008 474
PETERBILT 388 2009 474
PETERBILT 388 2010 474
PETERBILT 388 2011 474
PETERBILT 388 2012 474
PETERBILT 388 2013 474
PETERBILT 389 2008 474
PETERBILT 389 2009 474
PETERBILT 389 2010 474
PETERBILT 389 2011 474
PETERBILT 389 2012 474
PETERBILT 389 2013 474

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V145000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.