NHTSA Recall 07V321000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V321000; Date: Jul. 19, 2007
The electrical arcing could potentially ignite a fire in the engine compartment.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Peterbilt 335; 2008 Peterbilt 340
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 66
Recall Summary:
On certain medium duty vehicles, the right side stabilizing rod, which spans the cooling module and the right frame rail bracket, was inadvertently designed too close in proximity to the alternator positive electrical terminal post. In the event the protective rubber boot on the terminal post was removed or cracked and the engine mounts allowed the engine to rock, electrical arcing could occur between the radiator tie rod hardware on the frame side and the alternator terminal post while the engine is running.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the right radiator tie rod and corresponding mounting bracket with a longer radiator tie and different mounting bracket which will adequately space apart the tie rod mounting hardware and mounting bracket free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2007. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Recall Notes:
Peterbilt recall no. 707h. 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: Aug 22, 2007
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