2003-2006 Peterbilt 357, Peterbilt 378 and others recall: service brakes, air
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on February 12, 2007. It covers about 18 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 18
- reported
- Feb 12, 2007
- owners notified
- Feb 22, 2007
- related complaints
- 1
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- On certain non-ABS equipped trucks, an air hose between the tractor protection valve and the back of the cab bulkhead was omitted.
- Risk
- The absence of this air hose could adversely affect the drive axle brake performance while a trailer is being pulled, resulting in longer stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Peterbilt will inspect the air hose plumbing of the drive axle brake system and make the necessary repairs. The recall began on february 22, 2007. Owners may contact peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4196.
Recall number 07V044000
Affected vehicles
- Peterbilt 357 2003-2006 2003200420052006
- Peterbilt 378 2003-2006 2003200420052006
- Peterbilt 379 2003-2006 2003200420052006
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about brakes problems.
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Questions about recall 07V044000
Is there a recall on the 2003-2006 Peterbilt 357, Peterbilt 378 and others service brakes, air?
Yes. Recall 07V044000, reported on February 12, 2007, covers about 18 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 07V044000?
Peterbilt will inspect the air hose plumbing of the drive axle brake system and make the necessary repairs. The recall began on february 22, 2007. Owners may contact peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4196.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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