NHTSA Recall 01V131000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V131000; Date: Apr. 13, 2001
This results in an erroneous air pressure reading on the gauge in the dash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Peterbilt 320; 2000 Peterbilt 320; 1999 Peterbilt 387; 2000 Peterbilt 387
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 1,449
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. These vehicles are equipped with peterbilt's smartgage system containing a reduced function interface module (rfim). This module receives data from various components/systems on the vehicle then sends the information to a microprocessor. A manufacturing defect in the rfim's can allow water to penetrate into the pressure block portion of the module, causing an electrical short in the pressure transducer connector.
How to Fix:
The rfim date code will be inspected and all rfim's built prior to September 9, 2000 will be replaced. Owner notification began June 13, 2001. 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.
Recall Notes:
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: Jun 13, 2001
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