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2017 Peterbilt 320 recall: parking brake

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on November 10, 2017. It covers about 4 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4
reported
Nov 10, 2017
owners notified
Dec 15, 2017

Parking brake

What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017 Peterbilt 320 vehicles, equipped with Meritor disc brakes. The park brake chamber on these vehicles may be to small, which can cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk
A vehicle with an undersized parking brake could result in the vehicle moving unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to anyone in the path of the vehicle.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle park brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 1117E.

Recall number 17V705000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V705000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Peterbilt 320 parking brake?

Yes. Recall 17V705000, reported on November 10, 2017, covers about 4 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V705000?

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle park brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 1117E.

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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