2008 PETERBILT 386 RECALL - #07V409000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN PETERBILT TRUCKS, THE LONGITUDINAL SEAMS ON THE FUEL TANKS WERE FABRICATED USING AN INCORRECT WELD SPEED FOR THE GIVEN MATERIAL THICKNESS. THIS ERROR RESULTED IN A WELD WHICH DID NOT COMPLETELY PENETRATE THE ENTIRE MATERIAL THICKNESS.
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| Vehicle |
2008 PETERBILT 386 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
6/26/2007 - 7/31/2007 |
| Recalled on |
9/10/2007 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
10/8/2007 |
| # Affected |
319 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN PETERBILT TRUCKS, THE LONGITUDINAL SEAMS ON THE FUEL TANKS WERE FABRICATED USING AN INCORRECT WELD SPEED FOR THE GIVEN MATERIAL THICKNESS. THIS ERROR RESULTED IN A WELD WHICH DID NOT COMPLETELY PENETRATE THE ENTIRE MATERIAL THICKNESS. |
| Consequences |
FUEL TANKS POSSESSING THIS DEFECT COULD LEAK DIESEL FUEL IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201. |
| Notes |
PETERBILT RECALL NO. 807J.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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 386 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2008 PETERBILT 386 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 PETERBILT 386 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 PETERBILT 386 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2008 PETERBILT 386 Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2008 PETERBILT 386 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2008 PETERBILT 386 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 PETERBILT 386 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2008 PETERBILT 386 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2008 PETERBILT 386 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2008 PETERBILT 386 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2008 PETERBILT 386 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 PETERBILT 386 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2008 PETERBILT 386 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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