Recalls for 2008 Peterbilt 389k

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 2008-01-08
Description
Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  106, brake hoses.  The tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon material, instead of the specified five layers.  

Consequence
The diameter of the hose affects the fittings which may allow air to leak from the brakes and create the potential for a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the air brake hoses and, if necessary, replace the hoses.  The recall began on february 22, 2008.  Owner notification schedule for this campaign.  Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Notes
Kenworth recall no.  07kwf and peterbilt recall no.  1207l.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 - STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

Posted on: 2007-12-20
Description
On certain kenworth and peterbilt heavy duty trucks equipped with tas-85 trw steering gears, the inner surface of the outer sector shaft teeth of the steering gears may have an incorrect involute profile, which may lead to chipping and damage of the gearing system.

Consequence
This type of damage may cause a bind/stick condition in the vehicle steering during a turn increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will repair and replace any suspect tas-85 steering gear assembly free of charge.  The recall began on january 9, 2008.  Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

Notes
Kenworth recall no.  07kwe, peterbilt 1107k.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 #3 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Posted on: 2008-02-07
Description
Paccar is recalling 6,169 my 2008 kenworth t300, t660, t800, t2000, w900 and c500 vehicles and my 2008-2009 peterbilt models 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 and 389 kits.  Certain door latch assemblies on these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  206, 'door locks and door retention components.  The rotor in some of these door latch assemblies did not receive the proper heat treatment and may be soft.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, force could cause the rotor to crack and the door would not have primary or secondary closing security which could possibly lead to injury of the vehicle occupant.

Corrective Action
Paccar is working with trimark and will inspect and replace the door latch if it is found to be defective.  The recall began on march 14, 2008.  Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Notes
Kenworth recall no.  08kw1 and peterbilt recall no.  108a.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.