PACCAR (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Peterbilt 365, 367, 388, 389 trucks manufactured October 6, 2007, through September 23, 2013. The affected vehicles were built with 16.5″ x 7″ front drum brakes and Bendix ES-420 brake linings installed on front axles rated to carry between 20,001 and 22,000 lbs GAWR and larger SLR (20.5″ to 21.5″) tires, however these brake linings are not rated for this configuration. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
PACCAR Incorporated – Undersized Front Axle Drum Brakes/FMVSS 121
| Report Received Date | 03/25/2014 |
| NHTSA ID | 14V145000 |
| Consequence Summary | The improper brake configuration could lengthen the braking distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install new 16.5" x 7" brake shoes with ES-600 linings, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2014. Owners may contact at Peterbilt at 1-800-473-8372. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 314-D. |
| Recall Code | 314-D |
| Potentially Affected | 474 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V145000) |
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