2008 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 |
2008 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 |
2008 PETERBILT 385 Recall for SUSPENSION
2008 PETERBILT 385 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2008 PETERBILT 385 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2008 PETERBILT 385 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2008 PETERBILT 385 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 PETERBILT 385 Recall for TIRES
2008 PETERBILT 385 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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