| Make : PETERBILT | Model : PETERBILT | Year : 1976 |
| Build Dates : 19750101 - 19760601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V076000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19780518 | Date Received by ODI: 19780411 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 4969 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE WRONG OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER WAS INSTALLED IN THE CONTROLLER ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. IF A CERTAIN CAPACITOR IN THE CONTROLLER SHOULD FAIL, THE BRAKES ON THE AXLE ON WHICH THE CONTROLLER IS LOCATED WOULD FAIL. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WHICH WOULD NORMALLY INDICATE A MALFUNCTION, WOULD ALSO BE INOPERATIVE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REMOVE INCORRECT CONTROLLER AND INSTALL A NEW CONTROLLER AND WIRING HARNESS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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