PETERBILT 387 1999: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V017000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 387 | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-02-04 | 2000-01-19 | 2000-02-02 |
Production Dates: 1999-04-07 - 2000-01-03
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 100-A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 125
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THERE IS AN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL.
THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED, RESULTING IN GREATER BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT AND/OR DELAYED BRAKE RELEASE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE PEDAL BRACKET.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 4, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
