NHTSA Recall 99V281000
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 1999-10-05. An estimated 7 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
THIS CONDITION WOULD CAUSE DECREASED BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CHAMBERS.
Manufacturer campaign number: 1099D
Notes
PETERBILT RECALL NO. 1099D.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 10, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-888-999-6310. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).