NHTSA Recall 03V343000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V343000; Date: Sep. 15, 2003
If the left brake cannot fully be applied or if it were to become stuck and not release, this could affect the vehilce stopping distance and stability.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Peterbilt 379
Component: Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 111
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with meritor 15x4 front brakes and dana e1200 steer axle, the left brake cannot fully apply or it would become stuck and not release.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the "unhanded" automatic slack adjuster with a "handed" automatic slack adjuster that has a side mounted pawl nut. Owner notification began January 6, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free fremedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
Recall Notes:
Peterbilt recall no. 903-f. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 6, 2004
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