PETERBILT 220 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V051000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 220 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-03-27 2015-01-30 2015-01-30

Production Dates: 2014-07-21 - 2014-09-16

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15KWA and 115B

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 106

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 210, 220, 320, and Kenworth K270, K370, T660, T800, T880 trucks manufactured July 21, 2014, to September 16, 2014. The brake caliper bolts may not be properly torqued.

Consequence

As a result, the brake caliper bolts may loosen, reducing the effectiveness of the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and tighten or replace any loose caliper bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service 1-940-591-4000, or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 15KWA "Kenworth" and 115B "Peterbilt".

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.