Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkagesRecall 00V-027 · 1999–2000 Peterbilt 320
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 00V-027 covers 26 1999–2000 Peterbilt 320 for a service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on February 2, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V027000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL/PAD ASSEMBLY.
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).
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 May 5, 1999 to January 20, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.