The problem
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "Air brake systems (abs)." The indicator light that notifies the driver of a malfunction in the trailer abs was not installed as required.
The risk
The driver may not be aware of the malfunction that exists in the abs trailer brake system.
The fix
Dealers will install the abs malfunction warning light free of charge. The recall began on february 6, 2006. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Contacts
Peterbilt recall no. 106A. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Peterbilt dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V011000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.