Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks. These Vehicles Are Equipped With Peterbilt’S Smartgage System Containing A Reduced FunCTIon Interface Module (Rfim). This Module Receives Data From Various Components/Systems On The Vehicle Then Sends The Information To A Microprocessor. A Manufacturing Defect In The Rfim’S Can Allow Water To Penetrate Into The Pressure Block Portion Of The Module, Causing An Electrical Short In The Pressure Transducer Connector.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
387
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
01V131000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
This Results In An Erroneous Air Pressure Reading On The Gauge In The Dash.
Fix Defect
The Rfim Date Code Will Be Inspected And All Rfim’S Built Prior To September 9, 2000 Will Be Replaced. Owner Notification Began June 13, 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
19990816
End Of Manufacture
20001031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1449
Date Owners Notified
20010613
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20010413
Make Campaign Number
401-D