Peterbilt 320 Trucks Recall due to Air Brake Problem
A Peterbilt 320 truck recall affects certain model year 2010 trucks with Hendrickson HLR2 non-steering pusher axle, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These trucks, manufactured by Paccar, Inc., fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, which regulates air brake systems.
The recalled trucks do not have enough air tanks to allow for proper operation of the vehicle’s air brake system, which could hinder the driver’s ability to stop the vehicle, therefore increasing the risk of a crash involving personal injury or death. Dealers will install and additional air reservoir at no charge.
Toyota Recall Still Expanding
A Toyota accident risk recall now involves about 8 million vehicles that could have a sticky accelerator or a gas pedal that become stuck underneath floor mats. Intention to file a Toyota class action lawsuit has been announced by a Florida lawyer.
Toyota Prius Hybrid Brake Defect Investigation
A Toyota Prius Hybrid brake investigation of model year 2010 vehicles is being launched due to reports of malfunctioning brakes, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced. The NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation has received 124 consumer reports of brakes momentarily malfunctioning, including four allegations of accidents resulting from the potential brake defect. In a Feb. 4 statement, Toyota officials said:
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Recalls due to Brake Failure Risk
A Chrysler brake recall has been announced for vehicles that could pose a brake failure risk because they may have been manufactured with “an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.” Sudden brake failure can increase the risk of a car accident.
About 24,177 units are affected, including 2010 models of the following vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
Nissan Truck Recall Over Brake Issues
A Nissan UD 3300 truck recall was prompted by brakes that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
About 1,166 Nissan trucks were recalled, including model years 1999 through 2010. The insufficient air tank reserve capacity on these vehicles can lead to restricted air supply that hinders brake operation, potentially resulting in reduced braking performance without warning to the driver and increasing the risk of a crash.
