2020-2021 Peterbilt 520 21PBK Quick Release Valve Missing

SEOCONTENT-START21PBK – Model 520 Dual Steer Quick Release – NHTSA ID: 21V720 Number 21PBK Supplier Peterbilt Description Model 520 Dual Steer Quick Release- NHTSA ID: 21V720 Date 9/23/2021 What’s New 6′? Edit [cJ Clone Safety Recall – Certain Model 520 trucks may have been built without a quick release (QR) valve. The absence of this valve could affect rear brake timing on certain vehicles equipped with a tri-drive or liftable tag axle and Dual Seated or Right Hand Stand-Up steering configurations. Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, a QR valve will be installed. Introduction Peterbilt has decided that certain Model 520 trucks built from 11/04/2019 through 3/30/2021 may have been built without a quick release valve. The absence of this valve could affect rear brake timing on certain vehicles equipped with a tri-drive or liftable tag axle and Dual Seated or Right Hand Stand-Up steering configurations. Resolution Safety Recall Service all affected chassis that enter your dealership, even if the customer has no issue with the chassis. 1. Review the attached chassis list for your dealer code and schedule your customer(s) for service if their chassis is on the list. 2. If you are not using Service Management to start repair orders, review SIR for “Complete” or “In Process” next to the “21PBK” campaign code prior to performing this repair. 3. Follow the procedures below to inspect the brake plumbing and, if necessary, install the quick release valve. Federal Law It is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell or lease new vehicles covered by this recall until the defect or noncompliance has been corrected. Warranty There is no time or mileage limit for this recall. Peterbilt will pay for parts at dealer net plus applicable mark up and labor: • 0.3 hours to inspect the brake plumbing to see if the quick release valve is installed. File Quick Claim 21PBKA. o This labor is for inspection only. It is not applicable for trucks that require the quick release valve installation. • 0.4 hours to install the quick release valve and complete the necessary plumbing for Dual Seated Drive configuration. File Quick Claim 21PBKB. This includes the inspection of the brake plumbing for the presence of the quick release valve. • 0.4 hours to install the quick release valve and complete the necessary plumbing for Right Hand Stand-Up configuration. File Quick Claim 21PBKC. This includes the inspection of the brake plumbing for the presence of the quick release valve. • File an additional claim for extraordinary circumstances, referencing 21PBK. A quick claim for standard labor must be filed first. Take-off parts disposition: Destroy parts 30 days after the claim has been paid. PRWS CLAIM CODING Campaign 21PBK Campaign Safety Recall Code: Type Claim Truck Repair Type Proactive Category: Customer 029 Causal Code A1 Concern Code Corrective 12 Responsibility Camp Action Code: Code Failure 013- Causal Part 288251BXW Location 010- 008 Supplier N/A 013-183 Code 0.3 hours to inspect the brake plumbing for the quick release valve. SRT Code 013-184 0.4 hours to install and plumb the quick release valve – includes inspection for the presence of the valve. CLAIM CODING 013-010- 69 Failure 008 Work Location: Accomplished: 705 09 Failure Responsibility Type: Code: 013-183 C SRT Claim Type: Code: 0.3 hours to inspect the brake plumbing for the quick release valve. 013-184 0.4 hours to install and plumb the quick release valve includes inspection for the presence of the valve. Procedure 1. Inspect the truck to see if the Quick Release (QR) valve is installed. If not installed as shown below, tilt the cab forward for access and bolt the QR valve to the washer bottle housing. 2. Using the images below, determine the correct plumbing for the QR valve and locate the primary delivery hose from the foot valve that will be routed to the QR valve. 3. Wrap the threads of the fittings with Teflon tape and install into the QR valve as shown for the appropriate steering configuration below. 4. Remove the primary delivery hose from the foot valve, trim the excess if necessary and install in the outlet port of the QR valve. 5. Cut a new section of hose to install from the QR valve inlet back to the foot valve. Dual Seated Steer Plumbing Right Hand Stand-up Plumbing 6. Avoid kinking the hoses and secure the hose bundle with cable ties. Parts Parts are available through PACCAR Parts. DUAL SEATED DRIVE CONFIGURATION Quantity Part Number Description 1 288251BXW Quick Release Valve 2 HWC01097 Hex Bolt 2 HWC03128 Flat Washer 1 G38-1021 -0608 90 Degree Male Fitting 1 G38-1023-0608 Straight Male Fitting 1 AP2335 3/8 IN Plug Source Locally #8 Orange or Black Nylon 1 foot Brake Hose – 1 foot As Needed Source Locally Teflon Tape As Needed Source Locally Cable Ties Quantity 1 2 2 2 1 1 foot As Needed As Needed Links Chassis List Customer Letter Authored by: PR RH STAND-UP CONFIGURATION Part Number Description 288251BXW Quick Release Valve HWC01097 Hex Bolt HWC03128 Flat Washer G38-1023-0608 Straight Male Fitting AP2335 3/8 IN Plug Source Locally #8 Orange or Black Nylon Brake Hose – 1 foot Source Locally Teflon Tape Source Locally Cable Ties
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PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY A MCIOIII. COMPANY 1700 WOODBAOOK STREET DENTON, TEXAS 76205-786-4 940-581-4000 Recall Notice: 21 PBK IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL INFORMATION Issued in Accordance With Federal Law N**H**T*S A -U.S. Oeporment al :II ,nm. rr-z 0 –I n m IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL October 8, 2021 Subject: Safety Recall: 21 PBK- Model 520 Dual Steer Quick Release NHTSA: 21V720 EXPIRATION DATE: NONE This notice applies to your vehicle. Your VIN(s) can be found on the bottom or back of this page. Dear Peterbilt Customer, This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Peterbilt Motors Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Model 520 vehicles manufactured from 11/04/2019 through 3/30/2021. Vehicles may fail to conform to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121 if a quick release valve was not installed. The absence of this valve could affect rear brake timing and could increase the risk of a crash. Your vehicle has been identified as being built within the date range in which the quick release valve may not have been installed. What is the problem? What will your dealer do? What should you do? A quick release valve that is required for proper brake timing may not have been installed. The brake plumbing will be inspected to see if the quick release valve was installed. If not, the valve will be installed. Contact your Peterbilt Dealer to schedule an appointment for repair. Peterbilt Motors Company has initiated this recall to remedy the issue with no charge to you. Please contact your Peterbilt dealer to schedule an appointment for these services. To find your Peterbilt dealer, please visit the Dealer Locator at www.Peterbilt.com or scan the QR code. When contacting your Peterbilt dealer, reference the Recall number and the NHTSA number. This repair may take up to 1.0 hour of labor depending on dealer scheduling. If you had this repair performed before receiving this letter, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall. Receipts for parts and/or labor are required for consideration of reimbursement. Contact your local Peterbilt dealership for details. If you require further information about this recall, or experience any difficulty in making arrangements for this repair, please contact: Peterbilt Motors Company, 1700 Woodbrook St, Denton, TX 76205, Attn: Customer Services Department. If you conclude that Peterbilt has not enabled you to remedy this defect in a reasonable time and without charge, you may submit a complaint to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington, DC 20590, or call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov. Federal regulation requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. If you no longer own this vehicle, we would appreciate your advising us of the new owner if you know their name, We apologize for any inconvenience this preventive procedure may cause and thank you for your participation in helping Peterbilt provide the highest levels of customer satisfaction and service expertise. We value your business and appreciate your ongoing loyalty to Peterbilt and its dealer network. Industry-leading quality, performance and reliability are hallmarks of Peterbilt products, and we thank you for making Peterbilt your truck of choice. Sincerely, -wt.~?~ Michelle Ponsonby Director of Customer Service Peterbilt Motors Company Our records Indicate that these vehicles are affected by 21 PBK and are owned by Scan this QR code to open the Peterbilt Dealer Locator. -,.

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