Recalls for your 2020 Peterbilt 348

Recalls for 2020 Peterbilt 348

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USPS 2018 Peterbilt 348 8811067 equipped with a Utilimaster 26 body

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USPS 2018 Peterbilt 348 8811067 equipped with a Utilimaster 26 body

USPS 2018 Peterbilt 348 8811067 equipped with a Utilimaster 26 body

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DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT


Posted on: 2019-12-20
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2020 kenworth t800, t880 and w990 and peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 520, and 567 vehicles.  The forward rear axle output shafts may have been improperly heat treated during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the shafts fracturing.  

Consequence
If the rear axle output shaft fractures, the shaft or interaxle driveline could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the output shafts, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began february 19, 2020.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220.  Paccar's numbers for this recall are 19kwe and 19pbg.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT


Posted on: 2019-12-20
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2020 kenworth t800, t880 and w990 and peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 520, and 567 vehicles.  The forward rear axle output shafts may have been improperly heat treated during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the shafts fracturing.  

Consequence
If the rear axle output shaft fractures, the shaft or interaxle driveline could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the output shafts, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began february 19, 2020.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220.  Paccar's numbers for this recall are 19kwe and 19pbg.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2020-08-27
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 peterbilt 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567 and kenworth t800, t880, w900, w990 vehicles equipped with watson and chalin steerable lift axle suspension systems (model sl2065).  The axles may have lower rear pivot bolts that are not long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.  

Consequence
The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.  

Corrective Action
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect suspect chassis and replace the pivot bolts, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began september 29, 2020.  Owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220.  Paccar's numbers for this recall is 20pbe and 20kwc.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #4 - STEERING:COLUMN


Posted on: 2019-08-23
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 peterbilt 337 and 348 vehicles.  An incorrectly located weld in the steering shaft may crack and cause the lower shaft within the steering column to separate from the mating yoke.  

Consequence
If the steering column separates from the mating yoke, loss of steering control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Paccar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, if necessary, free of charge.  The recall began august 30, 2019.  Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-940-591-422.  Paccar's number for this recall is 19pbd.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL


Posted on: 2021-05-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, t800 and t880 vehicles.  The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.  

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge.  Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt).  Paccar's numbers for this recall are 21kwc and 21pbd.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #6 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL


Posted on: 2021-05-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, t800 and t880 vehicles.  The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.  

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge.  Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt).  Paccar's numbers for this recall are 21kwc and 21pbd.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #7 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL


Posted on: 2021-05-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, t800 and t880 vehicles.  The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.  

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge.  Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt).  Paccar's numbers for this recall are 21kwc and 21pbd.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #8 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL


Posted on: 2021-05-26
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, kenworth t270, t370, t440, t470, t800 and t880 vehicles.  The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.  

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge.  Owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (peterbilt).  Paccar's numbers for this recall are 21kwc and 21pbd.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.