2020-2021 Peterbilt 520 recall: service brakes, air
Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on September 16, 2021. It covers about 15 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 15
- reported
- Sep 16, 2021
- owners notified
- Oct 7, 2021
- related complaints
- 3
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The quick release valve on the rear brake signal hose may be missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- A missing quick release valve cannot ensure correct rear brake release timing, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a missing quick release valve, and install one if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBK.
Recall number 21V720000
Affected vehicles
- Peterbilt 520 2020-2021 20202021
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 21V720000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 Peterbilt 520 service brakes, air?
Yes. Recall 21V720000, reported on September 16, 2021, covers about 15 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V720000?
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a missing quick release valve, and install one if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBK.
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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