NHTSA Campaign Id 06V251000; Date: Jul. 13, 2006
Given the purpose and functionality of this service tool, this series of events would only occur in a service facility and could pose a hazard if the truck were to unexpectedly move or the engine to start without any warning, possibly causing personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:2004 Peterbilt 379; 2005 Peterbilt 379; 2004 Peterbilt 387; 2005 Peterbilt 387
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 40
Recall Summary:On certain trucks, when using a cummins electronic icon service tool 2. 2, an unintended engine start will occur.
How to Fix:Cummins is conducting this recall (please see 06e063000) and will replace the icon service tool 2. 2 with a new icon service tool 2. 3 free of charge. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
Recall Notes:Peterbilt recall no. 706b. Customers may also 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.
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