The problem
Peterbilt is recalling certain model year 2010 320 trucks equipped with hendrickson hlr2 non-steering pusher axle for failing to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "Air brake systems." The trucks were not manufactured with the required number of air tanks for proper operation of the vehicle's brake system.
The risk
This situation may impact the operator's ability to stop the vehicle which may cause an accident involving death or personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will install an additional air reservoir to the air system free of charge. The recall began on february 10, 2010. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
Contacts
Peterbilt safety recall no. 0110-A. Owners 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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
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 10V034000.
- 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.