CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO
— Recall Campaign #06V011000
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS)." THE INDICATOR LIGHT THAT NOTIFIES THE DRIVER OF A MALFUNCTION IN THE TRAILER ABS WAS NOT INSTALLED AS REQUIRED.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 79 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
06V011000
| Manufacturer: | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 17, 2006 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 06V011000 |
| Units affected: | 79 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS)." THE INDICATOR LIGHT THAT NOTIFIES THE DRIVER OF A MALFUNCTION IN THE TRAILER ABS WAS NOT INSTALLED AS REQUIRED.
- Consequeces:
- THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE MALFUNCTION THAT EXISTS IN THE ABS TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE ABS MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
- Notes:
- PETERBILT RECALL NO. 106A.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.