PETERBILT 352H 1977: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V067000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 352H | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-04-20 | 1978-04-04 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1975-08-01 - 1978-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 800
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE BRAKE PEDALS WHOSE BENDING STRENGTH MAY NOT WITHSTAND A PANIC OR SEVERE BRAKING APPLICATION.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FOOT BRAKE PEDAL AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; PEDALS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF PEDAL FAILURE WERE TO OCCUR UNDER THESE CONDITIONS,THE REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY OF A TRUCK OR A TRACTOR-TRAILER COMBINATION MAYBE INSUFFICIENT TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT.
