2006 PETERBILT 379 Recalls (8)

Campaign:
05V570000 on 12/21/2005
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Manufactured:
04/17/2003 - 09/08/2005
Affected:
30,995
Defect:
On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Consequence:
The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
Correction:
Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 05kw7 and peterbilt recall no. 1205e.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236(tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
06V391000 on 10/12/2006
Component:
Power train:driveline
Manufactured:
09/12/2006 - 10/31/2006
Affected:
572
Defect:
On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle. a brittle rod end casting may fracture without warning, causing the vehicles' rear axles to become misaligned.
Consequence:
This misalignment can cause the vehicle to lose directional stability at speeds that may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if they were manufactured with a suspect torque rod end. if a suspect torque rod end is found, the entire torque rod will be replaced. the recall began on october 9, 2006. owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 06kw1 and peterbilt recall no. 1006c.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
07V033000 on 02/05/2007
Component:
Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Manufactured:
10/08/2006 - 11/16/2006
Affected:
164
Defect:
On certain trucks, the fifth wheel king pin release air valve internal spool was installed backwards. the air option of the king pin release system would be inoperable. to correct this situation in production, the vehicle's air lines were mistakenly reversed rather than replacing the valve.
Consequence:
There is a possibility that the king pin can release without the driver's knowledge. when this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the functionality of the king pin release system and suspect valve. if any vehicles have a non-conforming valve or incorrect plumbing, it will be replaced and re-plumbed. the recall began on february 28, 2007. owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
Notes:
Peterbilt recall no. 107a.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
07V044000 on 02/13/2007
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
12/16/2003 - 10/01/2006
Affected:
18
Defect:
On certain non-abs equipped trucks, an air hose between the tractor protection valve and the back of the cab bulkhead was omitted.
Consequence:
The absence of this air hose could adversely affect the drive axle brake performance while a trailer is being pulled, resulting in longer stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Peterbilt will inspect the air hose plumbing of the drive axle brake system and make the necessary repairs. the recall began on february 22, 2007. owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Notes:
Peterbilt recall no. 107b.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
08V099000 on 03/03/2008
Component:
Service brakes, air:slack adjusters
Manufactured:
01/26/2005 - 01/30/2007
Affected:
130
Defect:
Paccar is recalling 130 my 2005-2007 kenworth c500, t800, w900, and peterbilt models 357 and 379 tractor trailers equipped with fabco slack adjusters on sisu axles. the slack adjusters may fail as a result of a fatigue crack rendering the slack adjuster inoperative. this could reduce braking effectiveness.
Consequence:
Reduction in braking capacity could increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace the slack adjusters free of charge. the recall began on march 21, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 08kw2 and peterbilt recall no. 208c.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
13V593000 on 12/01/2013
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
04/02/2003 - 10/24/2013
Affected:
561
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from april 3, 2003, through october 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle. the affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag or pusher axle the gross axle weight rating, suitable tire and rim information, and recommended tire pressure information. without this information, the vehicles do not comply with the requirements of 49 c.f.r. part 567, "certification."
Consequence:
As a result, the axles may be overloaded or the wrong tires could be installed or the tires could be improperly inflated. all of these issues increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Peterbilt will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the certification labels missing the necessary information. the recall is expected to begin in january 2014. customers can contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. peterbilt's number for this campaign is 1113-f.
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.
Campaign:
15V132000 on 03/05/2015
Component:
Tires
Manufactured:
07/24/2005 - 02/25/2016
Affected:
213,230
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured july 25, 2005, to february 26, 2016. the affected vehicles may be equipped with tire and rim certification labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a gvwr of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)."
Consequence:
If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) load listed without experiencing tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected tire and rim certification label, free of charge. the recall began on june 19, 2015. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. paccar's number for this recall is 215-d.
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.
Campaign:
15V132000 on 03/05/2015
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
07/24/2005 - 02/25/2016
Affected:
213,230
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured july 25, 2005, to february 26, 2016. the affected vehicles may be equipped with tire and rim certification labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a gvwr of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)."
Consequence:
If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) load listed without experiencing tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected tire and rim certification label, free of charge. the recall began on june 19, 2015. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. paccar's number for this recall is 215-d.
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.

2006 PETERBILT 379 TSB

Bulletin:
22
Component:
043200 service brakes, air:slack adjusters:automatic
Summary:
Auto slack adjusters. *tt

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