PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021 Peterbilt 348 and 579 vehicles. The spring brake chamber may have been assembled with incorrect springs that were out of specification, which may cause the pressure plate to shift.
PACCAR Incorporated – Spring Brake Chamber Assembled Incorrectly
| Report Received Date | 05/10/2021 |
| NHTSA ID | 21V328000 |
| Consequence Summary | The pressure plate may tear the diaphragm, causing a loss of air pressure and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will replace brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR (Peterbilt) customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBE. |
| Recall Code | 21PBE |
| Potentially Affected | 13 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V328000) |
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