NHTSA Recall 00V161000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V161000; Date: Jun. 7, 2000
This can result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Peterbilt 387
Component: Unknown Or Other
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 111
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The steer axle mudflaps and/or mudflap stiffeners can rub a hole in the forward surface of the undercab fuel tank, causing a hole in the fuel tank.
How to Fix:
Dealers will provide replacement mudflap assemblies smaller than the original assemblies to owners and the fuel tank will be checked for abrasion and replaced if damaged.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began July 10, 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: Jul 10, 2000
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