NHTSA Recall 06V490000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V490000; Date: Dec. 21, 2006
Failure could cause erratic vehicle handling which can cause a vehicle crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Peterbilt 330; 2008 Peterbilt 330; 2007 Peterbilt 335; 2008 Peterbilt 335; 2007 Peterbilt 340; 2008 Peterbilt 340; 2007 Peterbilt 357; 2008 Peterbilt 357; 2007 Peterbilt 365; 2008 Peterbilt 365; 2007 Peterbilt 367; 2008 Peterbilt 367; 2007 Peterbilt 378; 2008 Peterbilt 378; 2007 Peterbilt 379; 2008 Peterbilt 379; 2007 Peterbilt 379K; 2007 Peterbilt 385; 2008 Peterbilt 385; 2007 Peterbilt 386; 2007 Peterbilt 387; 2008 Peterbilt 387; 2007 Peterbilt 388; 2008 Peterbilt 388
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 3,246
Recall Summary:
On some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failure.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and, when necessary, replace the defective parts. The recall began on January 17, 2007. Owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Recall Notes:
Paccar/peterbilt recall no. 1206d. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 17, 2007
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