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.
Contacts
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.
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 77V142000.
- 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.