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Safety recall · 84V126000

Service brakes: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Peterbilt recall

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on October 11, 1984. It covers about 1,700 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
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84V126000
Reported
Oct 11, 1984
Vehicles
1,700
Area
Brakes

The problem

Certain vehicles may contain par-grip fittings on the brake lines which may have been improperly assembled.

The fix

Vehicles will be inspected and all par-grip fittings will be replaced at no cost to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: heavy trucks.System: air brakes; hoses equipped with par-grip fittings manufactured byparker hannifin corp.Consequences of defect: hoses may separate at the air connections causing brakemalfunction or lock up. Loss of vehicle control may occur and an accident couldresult.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Peterbilt dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 84V126000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1984 Peterbilt Peterbilt16D

Questions

Is the 84V126000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PACCAR, INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 84V126000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 84V126000 announced?

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on October 11, 1984. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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