Recall 77V147000: 1976–1977 Peterbilt Peterbilt
- Report received
- Sep 19, 1977
- Manufacturer
- Paccar, incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 700vehicles
- Model years
- 1976–1977
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
The involved vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehical safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". A jumper wire was erroneously installed in the warning unit for the wheel anti-lock wiring system. This defect prevents the warning light from activating in the event of a malfunction in the anti-lock system.
Remedy
Dealer will remove the jumper wire from the warning system, without charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1976 Peterbilt Peterbilt0 complaints
- 1977 Peterbilt Peterbilt1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.