2005 PETERBILT 335 Recall

Campaign:: 05V417000 on 09/19/2005
Component:: Parking brake:driveline:hydraulic
Manufactured:: 06/14/2004 - 03/29/2005
Affected:: 333
Defect:: On certain trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, there may be a defect in the anchor bolt of some bosch model #305 parking brake assemblies. a different coating was applied to the bolt which did not meet paccar specifications. this could reduce the fatigue life of the bolt and lead to premature failure.
Consequence:: If this bolt were to fail, the truck could roll away while parked without warning, which could result in a crash.
Correction:: Dealers will inspect the parking brake assembly and replace the defective bolts free of charge. peterbilt's recall began on november 4, 2005; and kenworth began on november 4, 2005. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
Notes:: Kenworth recall not. 05kw5; peterbilt recall no. 905c.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2005 PETERBILT 335 TSB