Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) Is Recalling Certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 And 386 Trucks Manufactured From April 3, 2003, Through October 25, 2013 And Equipped With Tri-Drive Rear Axles And A Tag Or Pusher Axle. The Affected Vehicles May Be Missing Required Information From The Certification Label, Specifically The Tag Or Pusher Axle The Gross Axle Weight Rating, Suitable Tire And Rim Information, And Recommended Tire Pressure Information. Without This Information, The Vehicles Do Not Comply With The Requirements Of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, “Certification.”
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
357
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V593000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
As A Result, The Axles May Be Overloaded Or The Wrong Tires Could Be Installed Or The Tires Could Be Improperly Inflated. All Of These Issues Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Peterbilt Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Certification Labels Missing The Necessary Information. The Recall Is Expected To Begin In January 2014. Customers Can Contact Peterbilt At 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt’S Number For This Campaign Is 1113-F.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20030403
End Of Manufacture
20131025
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
561
Date Owners Notified
20140210
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20131125
Make Campaign Number
1113-F
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
567