1998 PETERBILT 387 Recall

Campaign:: 03V125000 on 04/14/2003
Component:: Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured:: 10/30/1998 - 03/25/2002
Affected:: 154
Defect:: On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Consequence:: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Correction:: Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. notification began july 16, 2003. the manufacturer has advised us that parts will not be available until september 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.
Notes:: Kenworth recall no. 03kw2 and peterbilt recall no. 303-a.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1998 PETERBILT 387 TSBs (2)

Bulletin:: 600
Component:: 162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:: Model 387 hood adjustment. hood adjustment criteria and specifications. *tt
Bulletin:: 1804
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Model 387 hvac system maintenance. peterbilt. *tt