2012 PETERBILT 388 RECALL - #15V108000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 388, and 389 trucks manufactured July 21, 2008, to February 28, 2014. The front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 PETERBILT 388 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
7/21/2008 - 2/28/2014 |
| Recalled on |
2/24/2015 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
4/4/2016 |
| # Affected |
5,141 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 388, and 389 trucks manufactured July 21, 2008, to February 28, 2014. The front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued. |
| Consequences |
Undertorqued tie rod end clamp bolts are susceptible to corrosion, which may cause loose bolts to separate resulting in a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle tie rod assembly on any vehicle where the factory installed assembly has not been previously replaced, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 11, 2015. The recall began on April 4, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-C. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2012 PETERBILT 388 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2012 PETERBILT 388 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2012 PETERBILT 388 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2012 PETERBILT 388 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
2012 PETERBILT 388 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2012 PETERBILT 388 Recall for AIR BAGS
2012 PETERBILT 388 Recall for TIRES
2012 PETERBILT 388 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2012 PETERBILT 388 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2012 PETERBILT 388 Recall for TIRES
2012 PETERBILT 388 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2012 PETERBILT 388 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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