Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 And 357 Trucks Manufactured July 25, 2005, To February 26, 2016. The Affected Vehicles May Be Equipped With Tire And Rim Certification Labels That List A Tire Pressure Below The Actual Correct Amount. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims And Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information For Motor Vehicles With A Gvwr Of More Than 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 Pounds).”
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
385
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
15V132000
Component Description
Tires
Effect Of Defect
If The Tires Are Underinflated Due To The Incorrect Inflation Pressure Listed On The Label, The Truck May Not Be Able To Carry The MaximUM Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr) Load Listed Without Experiencing Tire Failure Which Would Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Peterbilt Will Notify Owners And Mail Them A Corrected Tire And Rim Certification Label, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 19, 2015. Owners May Contact Peterbilt Customer Service At 1-940-591-4000. Paccar’S Number For This Recall Is 215-D.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20050725
End Of Manufacture
20160226
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
213230
Date Owners Notified
20150619
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20150306
Make Campaign Number
215-D
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
110