Peterbilt 388 (2008) – 06V490000

Defect Description For Recall

On Some Peterbilt Trucks, Certain Parts Used In The Air Suspensions Have A High Copper Content Causing Premature Failure.

Make Of Vehicle

PETERBILT

Model Of Vehicle

388

Year

2008

Recall Campaign Number

06V490000

Component Description

Suspension

Effect Of Defect

Failure Could Cause Erratic Vehicle Handling Which Can Cause A Vehicle Crash Without Warning.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Inspect And, When Necessary, Replace The DefeCTIve Parts. The Recall Began On January 17, 2007. Owners May Contact Peterbilt At 1-940-591-4196.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Start Of Manufacture

20060816

End Of Manufacture

20061122

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

3246

Date Owners Notified

20070117

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Date Report Received

20061221

Make Campaign Number

1206D

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard