2015 PETERBILT 388 RECALL - #15V889000
RECALL FOR TIRES
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt model 388 vehicles manufactured from January 28, 2014, through February 3, 2014. The affected vehicles were built with Michelin MN295/60 R22.5 XZA front tires and 8.25" wheels and were certified to a GAWR greater than the maximum 12,350 lbs allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 PETERBILT 388 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
1/28/2014 - 2/3/2014 |
| Recalled on |
12/31/2015 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
1/14/2016 |
| # Affected |
15 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES |
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| Description |
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt model 388 vehicles manufactured from January 28, 2014, through February 3, 2014. The affected vehicles were built with Michelin MN295/60 R22.5 XZA front tires and 8.25" wheels and were certified to a GAWR greater than the maximum 12,350 lbs allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars." |
| Consequences |
If the truck exceeds the load rating on the tire, the tire may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 8.25" front wheels with 9.00" wheels and re-program the maximum vehicle speed to the appropriate settings, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's recall campaign number for this recall is 1115Q. |
| 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 |
2015 PETERBILT 388 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2015 PETERBILT 388 Recall for AIR BAGS
2015 PETERBILT 388 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2015 PETERBILT 388 Recall for TIRES
2015 PETERBILT 388 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2015 PETERBILT 388 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2015 PETERBILT 388 Recall for TIRES
2015 PETERBILT 388 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2015 PETERBILT 388 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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