Hendrickson HMX Rear Brake Piping Interference

Recall Filing Date: May 28, 2025
Recall ID:  2025-288
Manufacturer Recall ID: 25PBE

 

In accordance with the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Act, PACCAR Inc has determined to recall the vehicles below.

Manufacturer

Peterbilt Motors Company, 1700 Woodbrook Street, Denton, TX 76205

Description of Defect/Non-compliance

Certain chassis may have rear suspension tracking rod interference with the left rear brake modulator when suspension moves through its full travel.

Safety Risk

Interference with left rear brake modulator could cause loss of service brake or ABS modulation for one rear axle wheel end and increase the risk of a crash. The recall is being done in an abundance of caution as very few trucks have reached customers and there are no field issues reported.

Cause

Insufficient clearance on specific axle type, axle spacing, axle angle and tracking rod configurations at full suspension travel.

Identification of Potentially Defective Vehicles:         
Vehicle Makes and Models: Peterbilt models 548, 567
Vehicle Model Years: 2026
Production Dates: 03-27-25 to 04-04-25

Description of Remedy

Affected vehicle owners will be notified and dealers will correct rear brake piping and routings free of charge. Owners who incurred costs to obtain a remedy for the problem addressed by the recall in advance of receiving notification may seek reimbursement through the process outlined in the general reimbursement plan on file.

Interim Safety Precautions

Not applicable.

Parts Availability

PACCAR Inc. confirms that the parts necessary to correct this defect are available through authorized service centers. 

Last updated: May 28, 2025


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