2008 PETERBILT 320 RECALL - #08V002000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON SYNFLEX ECLIPSE BRAND EXTRUDED NYLON AIR BRAKE HOSE TUBING FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES." THE TUBING WAS MANUFACTURED WITH ONLY FOUR LAYERS OF NYLON MATERIAL, INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED FIVE LAYERS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 PETERBILT 320 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
10/16/2007 - 11/14/2007 |
| Recalled on |
1/8/2008 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
2/22/2008 |
| # Affected |
2,794 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON SYNFLEX ECLIPSE BRAND EXTRUDED NYLON AIR BRAKE HOSE TUBING FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES." THE TUBING WAS MANUFACTURED WITH ONLY FOUR LAYERS OF NYLON MATERIAL, INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED FIVE LAYERS. |
| Consequences |
THE DIAMETER OF THE HOSE AFFECTS THE FITTINGS WHICH MAY ALLOW AIR TO LEAK FROM THE BRAKES AND CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BRAKE HOSES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2008. OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196. |
| Notes |
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 07KWF AND PETERBILT RECALL NO. 1207L.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2008 PETERBILT 320 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2008 PETERBILT 320 Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2008 PETERBILT 320 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 PETERBILT 320 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 PETERBILT 320 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 PETERBILT 320 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2008 PETERBILT 320 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS
2008 PETERBILT 320 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
2008 PETERBILT 320 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS
2008 PETERBILT 320 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
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