Vehicle recall 77V026000 · February 18, 1977
1977 Peterbilt Peterbilt
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems".
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The incorrect brake linings were installed on these vehicles. This could lead to increased stopping distances.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and replace suspect brake linings without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: air brakes; brake lining.consequences of defect: increased stopping distances could result in anaccident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V026000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 18, 1977
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- March 9, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 35
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Drum › Shoes/linings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peterbilt Peterbilt (1977): 1977
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