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NHTSARecalled Feb 3, 2010 · #10V034000

AIR VOLUME CALCULATION ERROR

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

PETERBILT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 320 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HENDRICKSON HLR2 NON-STEERING PUSHER AXLE FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE TRUCKS WERE NOT MANUFACTURED WITH THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF AIR TANKS FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS SITUATION MAY IMPACT THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Product details

Product
AIR VOLUME CALCULATION ERROR
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Model numbers
HLR2
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL AIR RESERVOIR TO THE AIR SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 940-591-4196.

View the official CPSC notice