Peterbilt 365, 367, 388, 389 (2008-2013): Service brakes
Recall 14V145000 · Mar 25, 2014 · PACCAR Incorporated
474
vehicles affected
474
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V145000
- Date
- Mar 25, 2014
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 474
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes
- Model years
- 2008-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
The improper brake configuration could lengthen the braking distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 24 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V145000?
4 models: Peterbilt 365 (2008-2013), Peterbilt 367 (2008-2013), Peterbilt 388 (2008-2013) and 1 more, about 474 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V145000?
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.
What can happen?
The improper brake configuration could lengthen the braking distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.