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NHTSARecalled Dec 29, 2014 · #14V810000

Improperly Seated Brake Chamber Diaphragm

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

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).

View the official CPSC notice