Vehicle recall 99V281000 · October 5, 1999
1997-1999 Peterbilt Peterbilt
Vehicle description: meritor 15X4 brake assemblies were installed on liftable/steerable tag/pusher axles contained a size 12 brake chamber instead of the specified size 16 brake…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: meritor 15X4 brake assemblies were installed on liftable/steerable tag/pusher axles contained a size 12 brake chamber instead of the specified size 16 brake chamber.
- Consequence
- This condition would cause decreased braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake chambers.
- Notes
- Peterbilt recall no. 1099D.OWNER notification began November 10, 1999.OWNERS who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-888-999-6310. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 99V281000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 5, 1999
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 1099D
- Owner notification
- November 10, 1999
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air
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 (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
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