2016 PETERBILT 520 RECALL - #20V132000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 PETERBILT 520 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
3/5/2020 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
3/24/2020 |
| # Affected |
233 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
A delayed brake release may increase the risk of crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 |
2016 PETERBILT 520 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS
2016 PETERBILT 520 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2016 PETERBILT 520 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2016 PETERBILT 520 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2016 PETERBILT 520 Recall for SUSPENSION, MULTIPLE AXLE
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