2008 PETERBILT 398 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 PETERBILT 398
The 2008 PETERBILT 398 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY.
Recalls for the 2008 PETERBILT 398
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 PETERBILT 398, potentially affecting up to 319 vehicles.
Recall 07V409000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 319 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: FUEL TANKS POSSESSING THIS DEFECT COULD LEAK DIESEL FUEL IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 PETERBILT 398
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 PETERBILT 398.
Safety Rating for the 2008 PETERBILT 398
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 PETERBILT 398 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 PETERBILT 398
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 PETERBILT 398
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT 398
- 2008 PETERBILT 398 (current)
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