Service brakes, airRecall 20V-132 · Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 20V-132 covers 233 Peterbilt vehicles for a service brakes, air problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q4) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V132000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles with dual foot valves and a liftable tag or tri-drive rear axles. The rear brake signal hose may be missing a quick release valve, possibly causing a delay in their brake release timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Disc Brakes."
The risk
A delayed brake release may increase the risk of crash.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will check the vehicles for a quick release valve, installing one as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20PBB.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 15 vehicles were listed as unreachable.