Service brakes, airRecall 21V-328 · Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR Incorporated recall 21V-328 covers 13 Peterbilt vehicles for a service brakes, air problem, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V328000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021 Peterbilt 348 and 579 vehicles. The spring brake chamber may have been assembled with incorrect springs that were out of specification, which may cause the pressure plate to shift.
The risk
The pressure plate may tear the diaphragm, causing a loss of air pressure and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR (Peterbilt) customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBE.
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
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.