NHTSA Campaign 03V306000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Issued by PACCAR INCORPORATED · Reported Aug 22, 2003 · 1,858 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 OR 3126E 2002 ENGINES AND HORTON FAN HUBS, THE FAN HUB MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FAIL RESULTING IN THE HUB AND FAN ASSEMBLY SEPARATING FROM THE ENGINE. THIS LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD CAUSES UNWANTED VIBRATION IN THE ASSEMBLY THAT LEADS TO BOLT FAILURE.

Consequence

IF THE BOLTS FAIL, THE COMPLETE HUB AND FAN ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE RESULTING IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A RIGID SPACER ACROSS THE TWO LOWER MOUNTING HOLES OF THE FAN HUB TO MAINTAIN THE CLAMPING FORCE AND REPLACE ALL THE BOLTS AND WASHERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4201.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
PETERBILT 330 2003 1,858
PETERBILT 330 2004 1,858

Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V306000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.