1997 PETERBILT PETERBILT

2 recalls — 5 complaints

00V029000 Feb 3, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED EQUIPPED WITH 1998 CATERPILLAR 3406E ENGINES. THE ROUTING OF THE CATERPILLAR FUEL LINES AND PETERBILT ENGINE WIRING CAN CAUSE RUBBING ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRING AND, IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF RUBBING, THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS AND/OR FUEL LINES WILL BE REPLACED AND ROUTED CORRECTLY.
9,750 vehicles affected
99V281000 Oct 5, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MERITOR 15X4 BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE INSTALLED ON LIFTABLE/STEERABLE TAG/PUSHER AXLES CONTAINED A SIZE 12 BRAKE CHAMBER INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED SIZE 16 BRAKE CHAMBER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CHAMBERS.
7 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Dec 13, 2000
TWO FAILED FUEL LINES CREATED A FIRE AND POLLUTION HAZARD. OTHER PETERBILT OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM,YET HAS NOT TAKEN STEPS TO CORRECT IT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Sep 8, 2000
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOST ALL ENGINE POWER INCLUDED POWER STEERING, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE LOAD SHIFTED AND THE VEHICLE OVERTURNED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Nov 29, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOST ALL ENGINE POWER INCLUDED POWER STEERING, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE LOAD SHIFTED AND THE VEHICLE OVERTURNED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Aug 23, 1999
BATTERY CABLES RUBBING FRAME AND TRANS EXTERNAL FILTER CAUSED DRAW AND SUPER HEATING OF WIRES AND ALMOST RESULTED IN FIRE. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Aug 23, 1999
BATTERY CABLES RUBBING FRAME AND TRANS EXTERNAL FILTER CAUSED DRAW AND SUPER HEATING OF WIRES RESULTED IN FIRE. MJS
Fire