NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10026567: 2008 Peterbilt 210

Official manufacturer communication context for 2008 Peterbilt 210, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10026567 summary graphic for 2008 Peterbilt 210
10026567NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
21affected product rows
80/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

PETERBILT: TRUCKS BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL ENGINES BETWEEN 1/16/08-6/10/08. DUE TO A MATERIAL ERROR, CERTAIN VEHICLES ORDERED WITH OPTIONAL C-BRAKE BY CUMMINS (OPTION CODE NUMBER 2812140) DID NOT RECEIVE A C-BRAKE ON THE ENGINE. *PE

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Peterbilt2102008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Peterbilt3202008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Peterbilt3252008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Peterbilt3302008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Peterbilt3352008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Peterbilt3362008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Peterbilt3402008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Peterbilt3572008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Peterbilt3652008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Peterbilt3672008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Peterbilt3782008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Peterbilt3792008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Peterbilt379k2008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Peterbilt3842008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Peterbilt3852008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Peterbilt3862008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Peterbilt3872008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Peterbilt3882008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10026567?

PETERBILT: TRUCKS BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL ENGINES BETWEEN 1/16/08-6/10/08. DUE TO A MATERIAL ERROR, CERTAIN VEHICLES ORDERED WITH OPTIONAL C-BRAKE BY CUMMINS (OPTION CODE NUMBER 2812140) DID NOT RECEIVE A C-BRAKE ON THE ENGINE. *PE

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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