NHTSA Campaign 06V490000
SUSPENSION
Issued by PACCAR INCORPORATED · Reported Dec 21, 2006 · 3,246 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON SOME PETERBILT TRUCKS, CERTAIN PARTS USED IN THE AIR SUSPENSIONS HAVE A HIGH COPPER CONTENT CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE.
Consequence
FAILURE COULD CAUSE ERRATIC VEHICLE HANDLING WHICH CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 330 | 2007 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 330 | 2008 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 335 | 2007 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 335 | 2008 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 340 | 2007 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 340 | 2008 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 357 | 2007 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 357 | 2008 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 365 | 2007 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 365 | 2008 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 367 | 2007 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 367 | 2008 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 378 | 2007 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 378 | 2008 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 379 | 2007 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 379 | 2008 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 379K | 2007 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 385 | 2007 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 385 | 2008 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 386 | 2007 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 387 | 2007 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 387 | 2008 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 388 | 2007 | 3,246 |
| PETERBILT | 388 | 2008 | 3,246 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V490000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.