1999 PETERBILT 357 RECALL - #99V181001
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION : MODULE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS.
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| Vehicle |
1999 PETERBILT 357 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1998 - 6/24/1999 |
| Recalled on |
7/14/1999 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
272 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS. |
| Consequences |
INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES. CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF THIS RECALL. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1999.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 KENWORTH AT 1-206-828-5418 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4000.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 357 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1999 PETERBILT 357 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 PETERBILT 357 Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1999 PETERBILT 357 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 PETERBILT 357 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 PETERBILT 357 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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