PETERBILT 310 1982: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V021000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 310 | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-02-09 | 1983-03-01 | 1983-03-16 |
Production Dates: 1982-01-01 - 1983-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 100
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
THE REAR BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE AS QUICKLY AS SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRE. CERTAIN TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT SIZE AIR BRAKE LINE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE REAR BRAKE RELAY VALVE AND THE AXLE TEE FITTING. THE CONDITION IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ANY INCORRECTLY SIZED HOSES WITH THE CORRECT PART AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE INCORRECT HOSE DIAMETER MAY DELAY REAR BRAKERELEASE AND CAUSE BRAKE SYSTEM IMBALANCE. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL MAY OCCUR ANDCOULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
