Recall
Peterbilt 310 — 79V216000
NHTSA ID
79V216000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
310
Years Affected
1979
Recall Date
1979-09-13
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Units Affected
300
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
DUE TO DEFECTIVE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF SLACK ADJUSTER DAMAGE. THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE ON THE REAR WHEEL END.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REVERSE THE INSTALLATION OF THE MIDLAND SLACK ADJUSTER OR INSTALL A BENDIX SLACK ADJUSTER AS FOUND NECESSARY.