3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Posted on: 2000-02-04
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped equipped with 1998 caterpillar 3406e engines. The routing of the caterpillar fuel lines and peterbilt engine wiring can cause rubbing on the fuel line.
Consequence
This condition can result in fire in the engine compartment.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the wiring and, if there is evidence of rubbing, the electrical harness and/or fuel lines will be replaced and routed correctly.
Notes
Owner notification began march 1, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 1999-10-26
Description
Vehicle description: meritor 15x4 brake assemblies were installed on liftable/steerable tag/pusher axles contained a size 12 brake chamber instead of the specified size 16 brake chamber.
Consequence
This condition would cause decreased braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the brake chambers.
Notes
Peterbilt recall no. 1099d.owner notification began november 10, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-888-999-6310. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - WHEELS
Posted on: 1999-04-29
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with alcoa 984650 24.5 x 8.25 wheels. The affected wheels were improperly heat treated.
Consequence
This condition can lead to an out of roundness condition causing separation of the tire from the wheel.
Corrective Action
Tires will be removed from the wheel to identify the heat lot number and wheels with the affected lot number will be replaced.
Notes
Owner notification began may 14, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-888-999-6310.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).