NHTSA Campaign 21V328000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported May 10, 2021 · 13 vehicles affected

What's wrong

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021 Peterbilt 348 and 579 vehicles. The spring brake chamber may have been assembled with incorrect springs that were out of specification, which may cause the pressure plate to shift.

Consequence

The pressure plate may tear the diaphragm, causing a loss of air pressure and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR (Peterbilt) customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBE.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
PETERBILT 348 2021 13
PETERBILT 579 2021 13

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V328000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.