Recall 99V181001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Defect in 1998-1999 PETERBILT 379
RECALL This recall affects up to 272 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 99V181001 |
| Manufacturer | PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 272 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE |
| Affected Vehicles |
1998 PETERBILT 385, 1998 PETERBILT 378, 1998 KENWORTH T2000, 1998 PETERBILT 357, 1998 KENWORTH T600, 1998 KENWORTH W900, 1998 KENWORTH T800, 1998 PETERBILT 377, 1998 PETERBILT 379, 1999 PETERBILT 379, 1999 PETERBILT 378, 1999 PETERBILT 385, 1999 KENWORTH T600, 1999 KENWORTH T800, 1999 PETERBILT 377, 1999 PETERBILT 357, 1999 KENWORTH W900, 1999 KENWORTH T2000
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS.
Safety Consequence
INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES. CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF THIS RECALL.
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