PETERBILT 310 1979: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V216000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 310 | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-11-15 | 1979-09-13 | 1979-12-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-05-01 - 1979-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 300
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
DUE TO DEFECTIVE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF SLACK ADJUSTER DAMAGE. THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE ON THE REAR WHEEL END.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REVERSE THE INSTALLATION OF THE MIDLAND SLACK ADJUSTER OR INSTALL A BENDIX SLACK ADJUSTER AS FOUND NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; SLACK ADJUSTER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENTWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
