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NHTSARecalled 2020-03-04

PACCAR Incorporated — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Is my product affected?

2017 PETERBILT 320; 2016 PETERBILT 320; 2019 PETERBILT 520; 2017 PETERBILT 520; 2018 PETERBILT 320; 2016 PETERBILT 520; 2018 PETERBILT 520; 2019 PETERBILT 320; 2020 PETERBILT 320; 2020 PETERBILT 520

  • Brand PETERBILT

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

PACCAR is recalling certain 2016-2020 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles with dual foot valves and liftable tag or tri-drive rear axles. The rear brake signal hose in these vehicles may be missing a quick release valve, which could cause a delay in brake release timing and increase the risk of a crash. These vehicles do not comply with federal brake safety standards.

Owners of affected vehicles should contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for the missing quick release valve and install one at no charge if needed. The recall began March 24, 2020, and PACCAR's reference number for this recall is 20PBB.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

A delayed brake release may increase the risk of crash.

What should I do?

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will check the vehicles for a quick release valve, installing one as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20PBB.

Details from the source

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles with dual foot valves and a liftable tag or tri-drive rear axles. The rear brake signal hose may be missing a quick release valve, possibly causing a delay in their brake release timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Disc Brakes."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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