NHTSARecalled Dec 29, 2014 · #14V810000
Improperly Seated Brake Chamber Diaphragm
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, equipped with certain air brake actuators. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber. Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
Product details
- Product
- Improperly Seated Brake Chamber Diaphragm
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Model numbers
- 2015 Peterbilt, 2015 Kenworth, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, W900
- UPCs
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What you should do
Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake chamber, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners March 3, 2015. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5000 (Kenworth), or 1-940-591-4000 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 14KWP (Kenworth), and 1214L (Peterbilt).