2000 PETERBILT 387 RECALL - #00V161000
RECALL FOR UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEER AXLE MUDFLAPS AND/OR MUDFLAP STIFFENERS CAN RUB A HOLE IN THE FORWARD SURFACE OF THE UNDERCAB FUEL TANK, CAUSING A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 PETERBILT 387 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
4/16/1999 - 12/1/1999 |
| Recalled on |
6/16/2000 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
7/10/2000 |
| # Affected |
111 |
| Recalled for |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEER AXLE MUDFLAPS AND/OR MUDFLAP STIFFENERS CAN RUB A HOLE IN THE FORWARD SURFACE OF THE UNDERCAB FUEL TANK, CAUSING A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK. |
| Consequences |
THIS CAN RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT MUDFLAP ASSEMBLIES SMALLER THAN THE ORIGINAL ASSEMBLIES TO OWNERS AND THE FUEL TANK WILL BE CHECKED FOR ABRASION AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 10, 2000. 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 PETERBILT 387 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2000 PETERBILT 387 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
2000 PETERBILT 387 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2000 PETERBILT 387 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2000 PETERBILT 387 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2000 PETERBILT 387 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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