Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks, The Fifth Wheel King Pin Release Air Valve Internal Spool Was Installed Backwards. The Air Option Of The King Pin Release System Would Be Inoperable. To Correct This Situation In ProduCTIon, The Vehicle’S Air Lines Were Mistakenly Reversed Rather Than Replacing The Valve.
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
387
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
07V033000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Effect Of Defect
There Is A Possibility That The King Pin Can Release Without The Driver’S Knowledge. When This Occurs, The Driver Could Drive Away And The Trailer Could Become Disengaged.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The FunCTIonality Of The King Pin Release System And Suspect Valve. If Any Vehicles Have A Non-Conforming Valve Or Incorrect Plumbing, It Will Be Replaced And Re-Plumbed. The Recall Began On February 28, 2007. Owners May Contact Peterbilt At 940-591-4196.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20061009
End Of Manufacture
20061117
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
164
Date Owners Notified
20070228
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20070206
Make Campaign Number
107A