2001 PETERBILT 378 RECALL - #01V179000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : DOORS : LATCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A CHANGE IN THE INTERNAL LINKAGE OF CERTAIN CAB DOORS HAS CREATED A POSSIBLE BINDING CONDITION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 PETERBILT 378 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
4/12/1999 - 6/4/2001 |
| Recalled on |
6/5/2001 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/22/2001 |
| # Affected |
52,500 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A CHANGE IN THE INTERNAL LINKAGE OF CERTAIN CAB DOORS HAS CREATED A POSSIBLE BINDING CONDITION. |
| Consequences |
IF THE LINKAGE BINDS, FULL ENGAGEMENT OF THE DOOR LATCH MAY NOT OCCUR, ALLOWING THE DOOR TO OPEN INADVERTENTLY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE DOOR LINKAGE TO CORRECT THE POTENTIAL OF BINDING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 22, 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 |
2001 PETERBILT 378 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2001 PETERBILT 378 Recall for STEERING
2001 PETERBILT 378 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2001 PETERBILT 378 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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