CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
- Problem
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021 Peterbilt 348 and 579 vehicles. The spring brake chamber may have been assembled with incorrect springs that were out of specification, which may cause the pressure plate to shift.
- Risk
- The pressure plate may tear the diaphragm, causing a loss of air pressure and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR (Peterbilt) customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBE.
- 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
Some 2021 heavy trucks have air brake spring brake chambers that may have been assembled with springs outside specification. This can cause the chamber's pressure plate to shift, which may tear the diaphragm and cause a loss of air pressure in the brake system.
Loss of air pressure reduces braking ability and increases the risk of a crash. Owners should watch for signs of a problem and treat the recall seriously.
An authorized dealer will replace the brake chambers free of charge. Owners who received a notification letter, mailed July 9, 2021, can contact PACCAR (Peterbilt) customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and reference recall number 21PBE. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Peterbilt 348 | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt 579 | 2021 |