Recall 77V-142: 1977 Peterbilt Peterbilt
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Sep 13, 1977, covering about 120 vehicles.
The problem
A wiring adapter harness was mistakenly installed on the involved vehicles. This results in deactivation of the wheel anti-lock system on the front steering axle, and consequently fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems".
The fix
Dealer will remove the wiring adapter harness without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; wheel anti-lock wiring adapter harness.consequences of defect: with the anti-lock system inoperative, a panic stopcould cause the front wheels to lock-up, resulting in loss of vehicle controland an accident.note: this defect would prevent the warning light from activating to alert thedriver that the anti-lock system is inoperative.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Interconnecting Assembly(Wiring) |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 77V142000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt Peterbilt | 1977 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 77V-142?
A wiring adapter harness was mistakenly installed on the involved vehicles. This results in deactivation of the wheel anti-lock system on the front steering axle, and consequently fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems".
How is recall 77V-142 fixed?
Dealer will remove the wiring adapter harness without charge to owner.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.