Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
335
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
07V321000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
The Electrical Arcing Could Potentially Ignite A Fire In The Engine Compartment.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20070228
End Of Manufacture
20070308
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
66
Date Owners Notified
20070822
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20070719
Make Campaign Number
707H