Defect summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THERE IS AN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Consequence
THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED, RESULTING IN GREATER BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT AND/OR DELAYED BRAKE RELEASE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE PEDAL BRACKET.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 4, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 00V017000. Text as published by NHTSA.