Peterbilt 340 (2009) – 15V740000

Defect Description For Recall

Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2010 Peterbilt 340, 2010, 2012, And 2015-2016 Peterbilt 337, 2010 Peterbilt 335, 2011-2016 Peterbilt 348, 2009 And 2011-2016 Peterbilt 365, 2009 And 2012-2013 Peterbilt 386, 2009-2015 Peterbilt 388, 2015-2016 Peterbilt 389, And 2015 Peterbilt 567 Auto Hauler Vehicles. The Affected Trucks Are Equipped With Michelin 295/60R22.5 Xza-2 Front Tires That Have A Speed Rating Less Than The Vehicle Is Governed To.

Make Of Vehicle

PETERBILT

Model Of Vehicle

340

Year

2009

Recall Campaign Number

15V740000

Component Description

Tires

Effect Of Defect

Higher Vehicle Speeds And Other Factors Such As Tire Load And Road Temperatures May Result In Premature Tire Failure, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Peterbilt Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Reprogram The Engine’S Vehicle Speed Parameters To Limit The MaximUM Vehicle Speed To The Tire Speed Rating, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 4, 2016. Owners May Contact Peterbilt Customer Service At 1-940-591-4000. Paccar’S Number For This Recall Is 1115P.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Start Of Manufacture

20080119

End Of Manufacture

20151012

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1876

Date Owners Notified

20160104

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Date Report Received

20151109

Make Campaign Number

1115P

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard