NHTSA Campaign 07V409000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by PACCAR INCORPORATED · Reported Sep 10, 2007 · 319 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN PETERBILT TRUCKS, THE LONGITUDINAL SEAMS ON THE FUEL TANKS WERE FABRICATED USING AN INCORRECT WELD SPEED FOR THE GIVEN MATERIAL THICKNESS. THIS ERROR RESULTED IN A WELD WHICH DID NOT COMPLETELY PENETRATE THE ENTIRE MATERIAL THICKNESS.
Consequence
FUEL TANKS POSSESSING THIS DEFECT COULD LEAK DIESEL FUEL IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 367 | 2008 | 319 |
| PETERBILT | 386 | 2008 | 319 |
| PETERBILT | 387 | 2008 | 319 |
| PETERBILT | 388 | 2008 | 319 |
| PETERBILT | 398 | 2008 | 319 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V409000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.