Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 00V-017 · 1999–2000 Peterbilt 387
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 00V-017 covers 125 1999–2000 Peterbilt 387 for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on January 19, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V017000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THERE IS AN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL.
The risk
THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED, RESULTING IN GREATER BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT AND/OR DELAYED BRAKE RELEASE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE PEDAL BRACKET.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 4, 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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 7, 1999 to January 3, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.