Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #79V059000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V059000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 2,620 affected units, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:AIR:VALVE:CONTROL, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The parking brake valves may have been incorrectly piped. If the parking brake piping is incorrectly routed, there is no way to set the tractor parking brakes independently of the trailer parking brakes. This could cause the parking brakes to back off while the trailer air supply is being charged, causing the tractor to roll.

Corrective Action

Trailer air supply will be moved from the discharge side of the tractor parking valve to the discharge side of the combination parking valve. This service will be done at no charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V059000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 1979-02-23T00:00:00

Subject: Emergency parking brake:air:valve:control

Component: Parking Brake

Potentially Affected Units: 2,620

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The parking brake valves may have been incorrectly piped. If the parking brake piping is incorrectly routed, there is no way to set the tractor parking brakes independently of the trailer parking brakes. This could cause the parking brakes to back off while the trailer air supply is being charged, causing the tractor to roll.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Trailer air supply will be moved from the discharge side of the tractor parking valve to the discharge side of the combination parking valve. This service will be done at no charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 79V059000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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