2012 PETERBILT 389 RECALL - #14V145000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 PETERBILT 389 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
10/6/2007 - 9/23/2013 |
| Recalled on |
3/27/2014 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
6/20/2014 |
| # Affected |
474 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
The improper brake configuration could lengthen the braking distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2012 PETERBILT 389 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2012 PETERBILT 389 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2012 PETERBILT 389 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2012 PETERBILT 389 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2012 PETERBILT 389 Recall for TIRES
2012 PETERBILT 389 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2012 PETERBILT 389 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2012 PETERBILT 389 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2012 PETERBILT 389 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2012 PETERBILT 389 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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