SERVICE BRAKES
Published March 27, 2014 · Recall initiated: March 25, 2014
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- PETERBILT
- Model
- 388
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2008 PETERBILT 388 | 2010 PETERBILT 389 | 2013 PETERBILT 388 | 2010 PETERBILT 367 | 2011 PETERBILT 367 | 2008 PETERBILT 389 | 2008 PETERBILT 365 | 2010 PETERBILT 365 | 2013 PETERBILT 367 | 2009 PETERBILT 389 | 2012 PETERBILT 389 | 2013 PETERBILT 389 | 2011 PETERBILT 388 | 2011 PETERBILT 389 | 2010 PETERBILT 388 | 2012 PETERBILT 388 | 2008 PETERBILT 367 | 2009 PETERBILT 367 | 2012 PETERBILT 367 | 2009 PETERBILT 365
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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