Peterbilt 388 (2007) – 10V634000

Defect Description For Recall

Paccar Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2007-2008 Kenworth And Peterbilt Vehicles Manufactured From February 2, 2006 Through April 30, 2007. The Bearing Surfaces Of The Extended Lube Universal Joint That Attaches The Inter-Axle Driveline To The Drive Axle May Become Prematurely Worn Due To Breakdown Of Lubrication And/Or Excessive Heat. Prematurely Worn Bearing Surfaces May Result In The U-Joint Becoming Loose And/Or Binding. This Condition May Result In Universal Joint Failure, Allowing The Inter-Axle Driveline To Detach From The Axle.

Make Of Vehicle

PETERBILT

Model Of Vehicle

388

Year

2007

Recall Campaign Number

10V634000

Component Description

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Effect Of Defect

Detachment Of The Driveline From The Axle May Cause The Vehicle To Lose Power And Become Disabled In The Roadway. Also, The Driveline Could Drop From The Vehicle Into The Roadway Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Paccar Is Working With Its Supplier To Remedy The Vehicles Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin During February 2011. Owners May Contact Kenworth At 425-828-5440 And Peterbilt At 940-591-4196.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Start Of Manufacture

20060202

End Of Manufacture

20070430

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

12873

Date Owners Notified

20110304

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Date Report Received

20101213

Make Campaign Number

K-10KWL P-1201F

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard