PETERBILT 520 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V132000

Make Model Year
PETERBILT 520 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-03-24 2020-03-04 2020-03-05

Production Dates: 2016-10-17 - 2019-03-04

Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20PBB

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 233

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2016-2020 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles with dual foot valves and a liftable tag or tri-drive rear axles. The rear brake signal hose may be missing a quick release valve, possibly causing a delay in their brake release timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 121, "Air Disc Brakes."

Consequence

A delayed brake release may increase the risk of crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will check the vehicles for a quick release valve, installing one as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20PBB.

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.