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NHTSARecalled Aug 3, 1977 · #77V116000

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:AIR:OTHER PART

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE 10 DEGREE WEDGES IN THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE TO HOLD A LOADED VEHICLE ON A STEEP GRADE. THIS DEFICIENCY MAY LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE PARKING BRAKES.

Product details

Product
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:AIR:OTHER PART
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE 10 DEGREE WEDGE WITH A 12 DEGREE WEDGE TO REDUCE THE CHANCES OF PARKING BRAKE FAILURE.

View the official CPSC notice