Peterbilt Recall 99V281000: Service Brakes, Air

NHTSA recall 99V281000 · announced October 5, 1999 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 7 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CONDITION WOULD CAUSE DECREASED BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CHAMBERS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1997 Peterbilt Peterbilt
• 1998 Peterbilt Peterbilt
• 1999 Peterbilt Peterbilt

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