Defect Description For Recall
Paccar, Inc. (Paccar) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2013 Peterbilt 365, 367, 388, 389 Trucks Manufactured October 6, 2007, Through September 23, 2013. The Affected Vehicles Were Built With 16.5″ X 7″ Front DrUM Brakes And Bendix Es-420 Brake Linings Installed On Front Axles Rated To Carry Between 20,001 And 22,000 Lbs Gawr And Larger Slr (20.5″ To 21.5″) Tires, However These Brake Linings Are Not Rated For This Configuration. Thus, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
389
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
14V145000
Component Description
Service Brakes
Effect Of Defect
The Improper Brake Configuration Could Lengthen The Braking Distance Needed To Stop The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Paccar Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Install New 16.5″ X 7″ Brake Shoes With Es-600 Linings, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 20, 2014. Owners May Contact At Peterbilt At 1-800-473-8372. Peterbilt’S Number For This Recall Is 314-D.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20071006
End Of Manufacture
20130923
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
474
Date Owners Notified
20140620
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20140325
Make Campaign Number
314-D
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121