NHTSA Recall 00V027000
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2000-02-02. An estimated 26 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL STEERING. INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE CAB FLOOR AND THE BRAKE PEDAL CAN OCCUR ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE DUAL STEER VEHICLE.
Risk
THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL/PAD ASSEMBLY.
Manufacturer campaign number: 100-B
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 21, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).