1997 PETERBILT PETERBILT Recalls

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1997 PETERBILT PETERBILT Recall

Item Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Date Announced: 02/03/2000

Description of Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED EQUIPPED WITH 1998 CATERPILLAR 3406E ENGINES. THE ROUTING OF THE CATERPILLAR FUEL LINES AND PETERBILT ENGINE WIRING CAN CAUSE RUBBING ON THE FUEL LINE.

Conequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRING AND, IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF RUBBING, THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS AND/OR FUEL LINES WILL BE REPLACED AND ROUTED CORRECTLY.

Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 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).

1997 PETERBILT PETERBILT Recall

Item Affected: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Date Announced: 10/05/1999

Description of Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MERITOR 15X4 BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE INSTALLED ON LIFTABLE/STEERABLE TAG/PUSHER AXLES CONTAINED A SIZE 12 BRAKE CHAMBER INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED SIZE 16 BRAKE CHAMBER.

Conequence: THIS CONDITION WOULD CAUSE DECREASED BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CHAMBERS.

Notes: PETERBILT RECALL NO. 1099D. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 10, 1999. 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 1-888-999-6310. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).