Peterbilt 385 (1999) – 01V179000

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks. A Change In The Internal Linkage Of Certain Cab Doors Has Created A Possible Binding Condition.

Make Of Vehicle

PETERBILT

Model Of Vehicle

385

Year

1999

Recall Campaign Number

01V179000

Component Description

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Effect Of Defect

If The Linkage Binds, Full Engagement Of The Door Latch May Not Occur, Allowing The Door To Open Inadvertently.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Modify The Door Linkage To Correct The Potential Of Binding. Owner Notification Began June 22, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Peterbilt At 1-940-591-4000.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Paccar, Incorporated

Start Of Manufacture

19990412

End Of Manufacture

20010604

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

52500

Date Owners Notified

20010622

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Date Report Received

20010605

Make Campaign Number

601-G

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard