PETERBILT 379 2003: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V044000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 379 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-02-22 | 2007-02-12 | 2007-02-14 |
Production Dates: 2003-12-17 - 2006-10-02
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 107B
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN NON-ABS EQUIPPED TRUCKS, AN AIR HOSE BETWEEN THE TRACTOR PROTECTION VALVE AND THE BACK OF THE CAB BULKHEAD WAS OMITTED.
THE ABSENCE OF THIS AIR HOSE COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE DRIVE AXLE BRAKE PERFORMANCE WHILE A TRAILER IS BEING PULLED, RESULTING IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
PETERBILT WILL INSPECT THE AIR HOSE PLUMBING OF THE DRIVE AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.
PETERBILT RECALL NO. 107B.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.
