Recalls for 2004 Peterbilt 387

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2006-07-13
Description
On certain trucks, when using a cummins electronic icon service tool 2.2, an unintended engine start will occur.  

Consequence
Given the purpose and functionality of this service tool, this series of events would only occur in a service facility and could pose a hazard if the truck were to unexpectedly move or the engine to start without any warning, possibly causing personal injury.

Corrective Action
Cummins is conducting this recall (please see 06e063000) and will replace the icon service tool 2.2 with a new icon service tool 2.3 free of charge.  Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.

Notes
Peterbilt recall no.  706b.  Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - SEATS

Posted on: 2004-11-18
Description
On certain heavy duty trucks, the pivot bolts which hold the seat back frame to the seat cushion frame can loosen and possibly fracture or dislodge, causing the seat back to fail to provide full support to the driver.  

Consequence
A possible vehicle crash could occur should the seat fall backwards during use.  

Corrective Action
Gra-mag will provide customers with repair kits which include instructions and parts to repair the seat.  Owners should contact gra-mag at 614-875-8435 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

Notes
Peterbilt recall no.  1104e.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2005-12-22
Description
On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.  

Consequence
The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.

Corrective Action
Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge.  Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

Notes
Kenworth recall no.  05kw7 and peterbilt recall no.  1205e.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236(tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.