There has been 1 safety recall for the Peterbilt 398. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Peterbilt 398.
Fuel tanks possessing this defect could leak diesel fuel in the event of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Peterbilt 367, 2008 Peterbilt 386, 2008 Peterbilt 387, 2008 Peterbilt 388, 2008 Peterbilt 398 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: On certain peterbilt trucks, the longitudinal seams on the fuel tanks were fabricated using an incorrect weld speed for the given material thickness. This error resulted in a weld which did not completely penetrate the entire material thickness. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 10, 2007 | Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly | 319 |