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Peterbilt recall 21PBE

Peterbilt calls it 21PBE. NHTSA filed it as campaign 21V328000 on May 10, 2021: service brakes, air on the 2021 Peterbilt 348 and 1 other Peterbilt model, 13 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
21V3280002021 Peterbilt 348 and 1 other Peterbilt modelService Brakes, AirMay 10, 202113high
Problem PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021 Peterbilt 348 and 579 vehicles. The spring brake chamber may have been assembled with incorrect springs that were out of specification, which may cause the pressure plate to shift. Risk The pressure plate may tear the diaphragm, causing a loss of air pressure and increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR (Peterbilt) customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 21PBE.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 21V328000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 21PBE is the number Peterbilt assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 21V328000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 21PBE the same recall as 21V328000?

Yes. 21PBE is Peterbilt’s own number for it; 21V328000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 21PBE cover?

2021 Peterbilt 348 and 1 other Peterbilt model, 13 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 21PBE repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.