NHTSA Recall 00V185000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V185000; Date: Jul. 6, 2000
This could cause a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Peterbilt 387; 2000 Peterbilt 387
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 154
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The side fairing hinge bar and mounts can detach from the fuel tank straps. The hinge bar can rotate and separate from the fairing, allowing the hinge bar assembly to fall off of the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install an additional nut plate and if the bracket is cracked, the fuel tank strap will be replaced with a new strap and bracket assembly.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began August 14, 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: Aug 14, 2000
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