NHTSA Recall 05V417000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V417000; Date: Sep. 20, 2005
If this bolt were to fail, the truck could roll away while parked without warning, which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Kenworth T300; 2006 Kenworth T300; 2005 Peterbilt 335; 2006 Peterbilt 335
Component: Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 333
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, there may be a defect in the anchor bolt of some bosch model #305 parking brake assemblies. A different coating was applied to the bolt which did not meet paccar specifications. This could reduce the fatigue life of the bolt and lead to premature failure.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the parking brake assembly and replace the defective bolts free of charge. Peterbilt's recall began on November 4, 2005; and kenworth began on November 4, 2005. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
Recall Notes:
Kenworth recall not. 05kw5; peterbilt recall no. 905c. Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 4, 2005
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