Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

10V198000

ManufacturerPACCAR INCORPORATEDReported2010-05-11Affected6 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

PETERBILT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MODEL 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, AND 348 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE ABS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY BE ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES.

Risk

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RE-PIN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HARNESS INSURING A NORMALLY CLOSED DIAGNOSTIC SWITCH IS INSTALLED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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