Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #20V132000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V132000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting 2016-2020 peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles with dual foot valves and a liftable tag or tri-drive rear axles Includes 233 affected units, Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2016-2020 peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles with dual foot valves and a liftable tag or tri-drive rear axles
Defect Summary
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles with dual foot valves and a liftable tag or tri-drive rear axles. the rear brake signal hose may be missing a quick release valve, possibly causing a delay in their brake release timing. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air disc brakes."
Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will check the vehicles for a quick release valve, installing one as necessary, free of charge. the recall began march 24, 2020. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's number for this recall is 20pbb.