Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 6
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2010-05-11
- Owners notified
- 2010-06-16
Defect description
PETERBILT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MODEL 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, AND 348 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE ABS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY BE ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES.
Safety risk
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-PIN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HARNESS INSURING A NORMALLY CLOSED DIAGNOSTIC SWITCH IS INSTALLED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.