PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles with dual foot valves and a liftable tag or tri-drive rear axles. The rear brake signal hose may be missing a quick release valve, possibly causing a delay in their brake release timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, “Air Disc Brakes.”
PACCAR Incorporated – Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121
| Report Received Date | 03/04/2020 |
| NHTSA ID | 20V132000 |
| Consequence Summary | A delayed brake release may increase the risk of crash. |
| Corrective Action | PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will check the vehicles for a quick release valve, installing one as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20PBB. |
| Recall Code | 20PBB |
| Potentially Affected | 233 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V132000) |
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