Recall 06V490000 — SUSPENSION Defect in 2007-2008 PETERBILT 386
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,246 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V490000 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,246 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2007 PETERBILT 386, 2007 PETERBILT 379, 2007 PETERBILT 388, 2007 PETERBILT 387, 2007 PETERBILT 379K, 2007 PETERBILT 378, 2007 PETERBILT 367, 2007 PETERBILT 330, 2007 PETERBILT 335, 2007 PETERBILT 385, 2007 PETERBILT 365, 2007 PETERBILT 357, 2007 PETERBILT 340, 2008 PETERBILT 379, 2008 PETERBILT 388, 2008 PETERBILT 385, 2008 PETERBILT 378, 2008 PETERBILT 365, 2008 PETERBILT 387, 2008 PETERBILT 367, 2008 PETERBILT 357, 2008 PETERBILT 340, 2008 PETERBILT 330, 2008 PETERBILT 335
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Defect Description
ON SOME PETERBILT TRUCKS, CERTAIN PARTS USED IN THE AIR SUSPENSIONS HAVE A HIGH COPPER CONTENT CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE.
Safety Consequence
FAILURE COULD CAUSE ERRATIC VEHICLE HANDLING WHICH CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
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.
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