NHTSA Campaign Id 14V810000; Date: Dec. 29, 2014
Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
Recalled Vehicles:2015 Kenworth T270; 2015 Kenworth T370; 2015 Kenworth T440; 2015 Kenworth T470; 2015 Kenworth T660; 2015 Kenworth T680; 2015 Kenworth T800; 2015 Kenworth T880; 2015 Kenworth W900; 2015 Peterbilt 367; 2015 Peterbilt 389; 2015 Peterbilt 567; 2015 Peterbilt 579; 2015 Peterbilt 587
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:air
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 1,623
Recall Summary:Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2015 peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from may 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t680, t800, t880, and w900 trucks manufactured from may 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, equipped with certain air brake actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
How to Fix:Kenworth and peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake chamber, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners March 3, 2015. The recall began on may 14, 2015. Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (kenworth), or 1-940-591-4000 (peterbilt). Paccar's number for this recall is 14kwp (kenworth), and 1214l (peterbilt).
Recall Notes: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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 14, 2015
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