PETERBILT 520 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V132000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 520 | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-03-24 | 2020-03-04 | 2020-03-05 |
Production Dates: 2019-09-26 - 2020-07-22
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
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."
A delayed brake release may increase the risk of crash.
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.
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.
