Recalls for 2006 Peterbilt 386

DEFECT #1 - TRAILER HITCHES

Posted on: 2007-06-26
Description
On certain trucks, the removable tow hitch ,when used to tow or lift a vehicle, can fail due to defective material in the tow hitch.  

Consequence
If the tow hitch assembly fails while a vehicle is being towed or lifted, it may cause an accident that could result in personal injury or death.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tow pin assembly free of charge.  The recall began on september 4, 2007.  Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

Notes
Peterbilt recall no.507e and kenworth recall no.  07kwa.customers may 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 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2013-12-02
Description
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from april 3, 2003, through october 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle.  The affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag or pusher axle the gross axle weight rating, suitable tire and rim information, and recommended tire pressure information.  Without this information, the vehicles do not comply with the requirements of 49 c.f.r.  Part 567, certification.

Consequence
As a result, the axles may be overloaded or the wrong tires could be installed or the tires could be improperly inflated.  All of these issues increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Peterbilt will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the certification labels missing the necessary information.  The recall is expected to begin in january 2014.  Customers can contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.  Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 1113-f.

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.