Defect Description For Recall
Certain Trucks Equipped With Eaton Synflex Eclipse Brand Extruded Nylon Air Brake Hose Tubing Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 106, “Brake Hoses.” The Tubing Was Manufactured With Only Four Layers Of Nylon Material, Instead Of The Specified Five Layers.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
340
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V002000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
The Diameter Of The Hose Affects The Fittings Which May Allow Air To Leak From The Brakes And Create The Potential For A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Air Brake Hoses And, If Necessary, Replace The Hoses. The Recall Began On February 22, 2008. Owner Notification Schedule For This Campaign. Owners May Contact Kenworth At 1-425-828-5440 Or Peterbilt At 1-940-591-4196.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20071016
End Of Manufacture
20071114
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2794
Date Owners Notified
20080222
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20080108
Make Campaign Number
07KWF 1207L
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
106