PETERBILT 520 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V720000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 520 | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-10-07 | 2021-09-16 | 2021-09-17 |
Production Dates: 2019-09-26 - 2020-07-22
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21PBK
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The quick release valve on the rear brake signal hose may be missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
A missing quick release valve cannot ensure correct rear brake release timing, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a missing quick release valve, and install one if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 "Peterbilt". PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBK.
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.nhtsa.gov.
