Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning lightRecall 10V-198 · Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR INCORPORATED recall 10V-198 covers 6 Peterbilt vehicles for a antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: abs warning light problem, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2010.
Source: NHTSA recall 10V198000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
The fix
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.
PETERBILT RECALL NO.510-C.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
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 November 28, 2008 to April 16, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.