NHTSA Recall 00V029000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V029000; Date: Feb. 3, 2000
This condition can result in fire in the engine compartment.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Peterbilt Peterbilt; 1998 Peterbilt Peterbilt
Component: Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 9,750
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 1, 2000
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