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Complaint 1760898

2020 PETERBILT 520 • SERVICE BRAKES • incident May 6, 2021

Crash
No
Fire
No
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Complaint ID
1760898
Make
PETERBILT
Model
520
Model Year
2020
Component
SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date
May 6, 2021
Date Received
Aug 2, 2021
Data As Of
Apr 27, 2026

Complaint Summary

SERVICE BRAKES

Owner Narrative

Truck was brought in because driver heard a grinding noise. Mechanic inspected and found that the front disc brake pads and separated from the backing. Truck was thought to still be under warranty and was then taken to dealership for repairs.

Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.

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