PETERBILT 579 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V328000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 579 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-07-09 | 2021-05-10 | 2021-05-10 |
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21PBE
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain 2021 Peterbilt 348 and 579 vehicles. The spring brake chamber may have been assembled with incorrect springs that were out of specification, which may cause the pressure plate to shift.
The pressure plate may tear the diaphragm, causing a loss of air pressure and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR "Peterbilt" customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBE.
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.
