2008 PETERBILT 379 RECALL - #07V153000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON PRIOR TO INITIAL START UP IN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT OR DURING THE FILTER REPLACEMENT IN THE FIELD, A SMALL FLAME WILL IGNITE WHEN THE FUEL IS ADDED TO PRIME THE SYSTEM.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 PETERBILT 379 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
1/4/2007 - 2/20/2007 |
| Recalled on |
4/10/2007 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
3/21/2007 |
| # Affected |
306 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON PRIOR TO INITIAL START UP IN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT OR DURING THE FILTER REPLACEMENT IN THE FIELD, A SMALL FLAME WILL IGNITE WHEN THE FUEL IS ADDED TO PRIME THE SYSTEM. |
| Consequences |
THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR THE FLAME TO SPREAD RESULTING IN POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR PHYSICAL INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FILTER FOR THE DATE CODES OF THE SUSPECT FILTERS AND REPLACE THOSE HEATING ELEMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 21, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201. |
| Notes |
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 07KW5 & PETERBILT RECALL NO. 307D.CUSTOMERS MAY 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 379 Recall for SUSPENSION
2008 PETERBILT 379 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2008 PETERBILT 379 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2008 PETERBILT 379 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 PETERBILT 379 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 PETERBILT 379 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2008 PETERBILT 379 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 PETERBILT 379 Recall for TIRES
2008 PETERBILT 379 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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