Peterbilt 388 (2007) – 13V593000

Defect Description For Recall

Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) Is Recalling Certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 And 386 Trucks Manufactured From April 3, 2003, Through October 25, 2013 And Equipped With Tri-Drive Rear Axles And A Tag Or Pusher Axle. The Affected Vehicles May Be Missing Required Information From The Certification Label, Specifically The Tag Or Pusher Axle The Gross Axle Weight Rating, Suitable Tire And Rim Information, And Recommended Tire Pressure Information. Without This Information, The Vehicles Do Not Comply With The Requirements Of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, “Certification.”

Make Of Vehicle

PETERBILT

Model Of Vehicle

388

Year

2007

Recall Campaign Number

13V593000

Component Description

Equipment:Other:Labels

Effect Of Defect

As A Result, The Axles May Be Overloaded Or The Wrong Tires Could Be Installed Or The Tires Could Be Improperly Inflated. All Of These Issues Increase The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Peterbilt Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Certification Labels Missing The Necessary Information. The Recall Is Expected To Begin In January 2014. Customers Can Contact Peterbilt At 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt’S Number For This Campaign Is 1113-F.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Start Of Manufacture

20030403

End Of Manufacture

20131025

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

561

Date Owners Notified

20140210

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Date Report Received

20131125

Make Campaign Number

1113-F

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

567