2004 PETERBILT 330 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

03V306000 on 08/21/2003

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan

Manufactured:

07/31/2002 - 09/17/2003

Affected:

1,858

Defect:

On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c7 or 3126e 2002 engines and horton fan hubs, the fan hub mounting bolts can fail resulting in the hub and fan assembly separating from the engine. this loss of clamp load causes unwanted vibration in the assembly that leads to bolt failure.

Consequence:

If the bolts fail, the complete hub and fan assembly could separate from the engine resulting in equipment damage and/or personal injury.

Correction:

Dealers will add a rigid spacer across the two lower mounting holes of the fan hub to maintain the clamping force and replace all the bolts and washers. owner notification began october 22, 2003. owners should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.

Notes:

Peterbilt recall no. 803-e.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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Campaign:

04V406000 on 08/17/2004

Component:

Engine and engine cooling

Manufactured:

01/26/2004 - 04/22/2004

Affected:

106

Defect:

On certain trucks built with cummins isc and isl engines, plugs were assembled incorrectly creating stress and cracks which could cause an oil leak.

Consequence:

This oil leakage has the potential to ignite and cause a fire in the engine compartment of the vehicle.

Correction:

Cummins will notify owners and arrange for installation of a steel cup plug boss cap. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357.

Notes:

Kenworth recall no. 04kw4 & peterbilt recall no. 804-d.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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