1997-1999 Peterbilt Peterbilt recall: service brakes, air

Paccar, Incorporated reported this safety recall on October 5, 1999. It covers about 7 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 7
reported: Oct 5, 1999
owners notified: Nov 10, 1999
related complaints: 1

Service brakes, air

What is wrong: Vehicle description: meritor 15x4 brake assemblies were installed on liftable/steerable tag/pusher axles contained a size 12 brake chamber instead of the specified size 16 brake chamber.
Risk: This condition would cause decreased braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake chambers.

Recall number 99V281000

Affected vehicles

Peterbilt Peterbilt 1997-1999 1997 1998 1999

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about brakes problems.

1997 Peterbilt Peterbilt 1998 Peterbilt Peterbilt 1999 Peterbilt Peterbilt

Questions about recall 99V281000

Is there a recall on the 1997-1999 Peterbilt Peterbilt service brakes, air?

Yes. Recall 99V281000, reported on October 5, 1999, covers about 7 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V281000?

Dealers will replace the brake chambers.

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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