Defect Description For Recall
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015 Peterbilt Model 388 Vehicles Manufactured From January 28, 2014, Through February 3, 2014. The Affected Vehicles Were Built With Michelin Mn295/60 R22.5 Xza Front Tires And 8.25″ Wheels And Were Certified To A Gawr Greater Than The MaximUM 12,350 Lbs Allowed. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 120, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims For Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars.”
Make Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Model Of Vehicle
388
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V889000
Component Description
Tires
Effect Of Defect
If The Truck Exceeds The Load Rating On The Tire, The Tire May Suddenly Fail, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Peterbilt Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The 8.25″ Front Wheels With 9.00″ Wheels And Re-Program The MaximUM Vehicle Speed To The Appropriate Settings, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 14, 2016. Owners May Contact Peterbilt Customer Service At 1-940-591-4000. Paccar’S Recall Campaign Number For This Recall Is 1115Q.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20140128
End Of Manufacture
20140203
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15
Date Owners Notified
20160114
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
20151231
Make Campaign Number
1115Q
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
120