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2008 PETERBILT 388 Recall - Campaign #07V409000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2008 PETERBILT 388 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 388
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
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.
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