Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages

NHTSA recall 00V017000 · announced January 19, 2000 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 125 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THERE IS AN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL.

The risk

THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED, RESULTING IN GREATER BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT AND/OR DELAYED BRAKE RELEASE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE PEDAL BRACKET.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 4, 2000. 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 1-940-591-4000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1999 Peterbilt 387
• 2000 Peterbilt 387

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.