Peterbilt Recall 78V067000: Service Brakes, Air, Controls, Pedals And Linkages

NHTSA recall 78V067000 · announced April 4, 1978 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 800 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE BRAKE PEDALS WHOSE BENDING STRENGTH MAY NOT WITHSTAND A PANIC OR SEVERE BRAKING APPLICATION.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FOOT BRAKE PEDAL AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; PEDALS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF PEDAL FAILURE WERE TO OCCUR UNDER THESE CONDITIONS,THE REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY OF A TRUCK OR A TRACTOR-TRAILER COMBINATION MAYBE INSUFFICIENT TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1975 Peterbilt 282h
• 1976 Peterbilt 282h
• 1977 Peterbilt 282h
• 1978 Peterbilt 282h
• 1975 Peterbilt 352h
• 1976 Peterbilt 352h
• 1977 Peterbilt 352h
• 1978 Peterbilt 352h

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