Recall
Peterbilt Peterbilt — 77V116000
NHTSA ID
77V116000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
Peterbilt
Years Affected
1975
Recall Date
1977-08-03
Component
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR
Units Affected
207
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE 10 DEGREE WEDGE WITH A 12 DEGREE WEDGE TO REDUCE THE CHANCES OF PARKING BRAKE FAILURE.