PETERBILT UNSPECIFIED 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V281000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | UNSPECIFIED | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-11-10 | 1999-10-05 | 1999-10-26 |
Production Dates: 1997-03-14 - 1999-09-09
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1099D
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MERITOR 15X4 BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE INSTALLED ON LIFTABLE/STEERABLE TAG/PUSHER AXLES CONTAINED A SIZE 12 BRAKE CHAMBER INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED SIZE 16 BRAKE CHAMBER.
THIS CONDITION WOULD CAUSE DECREASED BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CHAMBERS.
PETERBILT RECALL NO. 1099D.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 10, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-888-999-6310. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
