CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017 Peterbilt 320 vehicles, equipped with Meritor disc brakes. The park brake chamber on these vehicles may be to small, which can cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- A vehicle with an undersized parking brake could result in the vehicle moving unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to anyone in the path of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle park brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 1117E.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The parking brake chamber on certain vehicles may be too small. Because of this, the parking brake may not hold the vehicle as intended, and the vehicle can move unexpectedly. The problem also means the vehicle does not meet federal air brake safety requirements.
A vehicle that moves unexpectedly raises the risk of a crash or of injury to anyone in its path. Stay clear of the vehicle and avoid relying on the parking brake alone until the repair is done.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the rear axle parking brake chambers at no cost to you, and the manufacturer will notify owners. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your VIN for open recalls, or contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 and reference recall number 1117E.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Peterbilt 320 | 2017 |
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