PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL 1990: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
| Make : PETERBILT | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 1987-11-01 - 1990-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V034000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-07-20 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-02-22 | Date Added to Database: 1995-02-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 48 | ||
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Summary:
THE BRAKE RETURN SPRINGS ON THE FRONT BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE FRONT HUBS AS THE BRAKE PADS AND DRUMS WEAR, RESULTING IN SPRING FAILURE. A PIECE OF THE FAILED SPRING CAN LODGE IN THE BRAKE CAM CAUSING THE BRAKE TO DRAG AND THE STEERING TO PULL TO ONE SIDE. |
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Consequence:
STEERING PULL FROM THE DRAGGING BRAKE CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; SHOE AND DRUM ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH EATON 16.5X6 FRONT BRAKES AND ROCKWELL FRONT HUBS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT WESTERN STAR AT 1-604-860-3319. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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