Peterbilt Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #77V116000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 77V116000 by Peterbilt Motor Company. Includes 207 affected units, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:AIR:OTHER PART, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles have 10 degree wedges in the parking brake system, which may not be adequate to hold a loaded vehicle on a steep grade. This deficiency may lead to failure of the parking brakes.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace the 10 degree wedge with a 12 degree wedge to reduce the chances of parking brake failure.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 77V116000

Manufacturer: Peterbilt Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1977-08-03T00:00:00

Subject: Emergency parking brake:air:other part

Component: Parking Brake

Potentially Affected Units: 207

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The involved vehicles have 10 degree wedges in the parking brake system, which may not be adequate to hold a loaded vehicle on a steep grade. This deficiency may lead to failure of the parking brakes.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will replace the 10 degree wedge with a 12 degree wedge to reduce the chances of parking brake failure.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 77V116000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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