Safety Recall NHTSA · 79V059000 Reported February 23, 1979

Emergency parking brake:air:valve:control

Paccar Incorporated · Parking Brake · 2,620 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79V059000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Parking Brake
Vehicles Affected
2,620
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 23, 1979

Defect Summary

The parking brake valves may have been incorrectly piped. If the parking brake piping is incorrectly routed, there is no way to set the tractor parking brakes independently of the trailer parking brakes. This could cause the parking brakes to back off while the trailer air supply is being charged, causing the tractor to roll.

Corrective Action

Trailer air supply will be moved from the discharge side of the tractor parking valve to the discharge side of the combination parking valve. This service will be done at no charge.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 79V059000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 79V059000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 79V059000?

NHTSA recall 79V059000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on February 23, 1979. It addresses: Emergency parking brake:air:valve:control. The recall affects approximately 2,620 vehicles, with the defect involving the Parking Brake component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79V059000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.