The improper brake configuration could lengthen the braking distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The improper brake configuration could lengthen the braking distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251992-peterbilt-389-2012-recall-service-brakes · Recall date March 25, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V145000
“PETERBILT 389 (2012) recall — Service Brakes.” GovInfoNow, recall dated March 25, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251992-peterbilt-389-2012-recall-service-brakes. Based on NHTSA recall 14V145000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V145000).
PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install new 16.5" x 7" brake shoes with ES-600 linings, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2014. Owners may contact at Peterbilt at 1-800-473-8372. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 314-D.
We’ve drafted a message you can send PACCAR Incorporated to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 14V145000 — PACCAR Incorporated PETERBILT 389 (2012) recall — Service Brakes Hello, I own a PETERBILT 389 (2012) recall — Service Brakes that is covered by recall 14V145000 from PACCAR Incorporated. The official recall notice states: PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install new 16.5" x 7" brake shoes with ES-600 linings, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2014. Owners may contact at Peterbilt at 1-800-473-8372. Peterbilt's number for this recall is 314-D. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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