| Make : PETERBILT | Model : PETERBILT | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19970314 - 19990909 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V281000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19991110 | Date Received by ODI: 19991005 | Date Added to Database: 19991026 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1099D | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 7 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WOULD CAUSE DECREASED BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CHAMBERS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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