Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V281000 Reported October 5, 1999

Paccar/peterbilt/meritor brake assemblies

Q: What is recall 99V281000?

NHTSA recall 99V281000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on October 5, 1999. It addresses: Paccar/peterbilt/meritor brake assemblies. The recall affects approximately 7 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Paccar Incorporated · N/A · 7 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

99V281000

Manufacturer Campaign

1099D

Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 5, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: meritor 15x4 brake assemblies were installed on liftable/steerable tag/pusher axles contained a size 12 brake chamber instead of the specified size 16 brake chamber.

Safety Consequence

This condition would cause decreased braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the brake chambers.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 99V281000 or campaign 1099D.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 99V281000

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

What is recall 99V281000?

NHTSA recall 99V281000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on October 5, 1999. It addresses: Paccar/peterbilt/meritor brake assemblies. The recall affects approximately 7 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V281000 or the manufacturer campaign number 1099D. 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.