PETERBILT 388 2012: SERVICE BRAKES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V145000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 388 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-06-20 2014-03-25 2014-03-27

Production Dates: 2007-10-06 - 2013-09-23

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 314-D

Component: SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 474

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

PACCAR, Inc. "PACCAR" is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Peterbilt 365, 367, 388, 389 trucks manufactured October 6, 2007, through September 23, 2013. The affected vehicles were built with 16.5" x 7" front drum brakes and Bendix ES-420 brake linings installed on front axles rated to carry between 20,001 and 22,000 lbs GAWR and larger SLR "20.5" to 21.5"" tires, however these brake linings are not rated for this configuration. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence

The improper brake configuration could lengthen the braking distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install new 16.5" x 7" brake shoes with ES-600 linings, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2014. Owners may contact at Peterbilt at 1-800-473-8372. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 314-D.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.