2005 PETERBILT 385 RECALL - #07V269000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE REMOVABLE TOW HITCH ,WHEN USED TO TOW OR LIFT A VEHICLE, CAN FAIL DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL IN THE TOW HITCH.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 PETERBILT 385 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
5/31/2005 - 1/9/2007 |
| Recalled on |
6/26/2007 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
9/4/2007 |
| # Affected |
9,571 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE REMOVABLE TOW HITCH ,WHEN USED TO TOW OR LIFT A VEHICLE, CAN FAIL DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL IN THE TOW HITCH. |
| Consequences |
IF THE TOW HITCH ASSEMBLY FAILS WHILE A VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED OR LIFTED, IT MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TOW PIN ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201. |
| Notes |
PETERBILT RECALL NO.507E AND KENWORTH RECALL NO. 07KWA.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 |
2005 PETERBILT 385 Recall for STEERING
2005 PETERBILT 385 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2005 PETERBILT 385 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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