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Paccar - Loss of rear brake signal
Official notice
19 Aug 2021
Last checked
19 Aug 2021
An official NHTSA notice concerns Paccar - Loss of rear brake signal. If loss of the rear brake signal occurs, the vehicle could experience reduced rear braking capability or loss of brakes to the rear axle(s), increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2021-08-19.
What to do now
Dealers will inspect for clearance and re-work the assembly to conform with an updated design, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on september 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on march 11, 2022. Owners may contact paccar's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt). Paccar's number for this recall is 21pbj.
Units affected
163
Recall number
21PBJ
Official notice
2021-08-19
The hazard
The hazard
If loss of the rear brake signal occurs, the vehicle could experience reduced rear braking capability or loss of brakes to the rear axle(s), increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Paccar. Contact: PACCAR Incorporated.
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