1999 PETERBILT 320 RECALL - #01V131000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH PETERBILT'S SMARTGAGE SYSTEM CONTAINING A REDUCED FUNCTION INTERFACE MODULE (RFIM). THIS MODULE RECEIVES DATA FROM VARIOUS COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS ON THE VEHICLE THEN SENDS THE INFORMATION TO A MICROPROCESSOR. A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE RFIM'S CAN ALLOW WATER TO PENETRATE INTO THE PRESSURE BLOCK PORTION OF THE MODULE, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER CONNECTOR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 PETERBILT 320 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
9/4/2000 - 10/31/2000 |
| Recalled on |
4/25/2001 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
6/13/2001 |
| # Affected |
1,449 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH PETERBILT'S SMARTGAGE SYSTEM CONTAINING A REDUCED FUNCTION INTERFACE MODULE (RFIM). THIS MODULE RECEIVES DATA FROM VARIOUS COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS ON THE VEHICLE THEN SENDS THE INFORMATION TO A MICROPROCESSOR. A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE RFIM'S CAN ALLOW WATER TO PENETRATE INTO THE PRESSURE BLOCK PORTION OF THE MODULE, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER CONNECTOR. |
| Consequences |
THIS RESULTS IN AN ERRONEOUS AIR PRESSURE READING ON THE GAUGE IN THE DASH. |
| Corrective action |
THE RFIM DATE CODE WILL BE INSPECTED AND ALL RFIM'S BUILT PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 9, 2000 WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 13, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4000. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 PETERBILT 320 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS
1999 PETERBILT 320 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 PETERBILT 320 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 PETERBILT 320 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 PETERBILT 320 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS
1999 PETERBILT 320 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
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