Peterbilt 548, 567: Brakes

Affects Peterbilt 548, 567 · 2026 — about 5 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On a small number of trucks, the left-rear brake could become damaged by contact with the suspension. This could lead to reduced braking. Safety Risk: Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: PACCAR will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to reroute the rear brake piping.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational