2008 PETERBILT 384 Recalls (10)

Campaign:
07V591000 on 12/19/2007
Component:
Steering:gear box:shaft sector
Manufactured:
08/23/2007 - 11/20/2007
Affected:
559
Defect:
On certain kenworth and peterbilt heavy duty trucks equipped with tas-85 trw steering gears, the inner surface of the outer sector shaft teeth of the steering gears may have an incorrect involute profile, which may lead to chipping and damage of the gearing system.
Consequence:
This type of damage may cause a "bind/stick" condition in the vehicle steering during a turn increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will repair and replace any suspect tas-85 steering gear assembly free of charge. the recall began on january 9, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 07kwe, peterbilt 1107k.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:
08V002000 on 01/07/2008
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
10/15/2007 - 11/13/2007
Affected:
2,794
Defect:
Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." the tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon material, instead of the specified five layers.
Consequence:
The diameter of the hose affects the fittings which may allow air to leak from the brakes and create the potential for a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the air brake hoses and, if necessary, replace the hoses. the recall began on february 22, 2008. owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 07kwf and peterbilt recall no. 1207l.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:
08V065000 on 02/06/2008
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured:
10/10/2007 - 01/09/2008
Affected:
6,169
Defect:
Paccar is recalling 6,169 my 2008 kenworth t300, t660, t800, t2000, w900 and c500 vehicles and my 2008-2009 peterbilt models 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 and 389 kits. certain door latch assemblies on these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components." the rotor in some of these door latch assemblies did not receive the proper heat treatment and may be soft.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, force could cause the rotor to crack and the door would not have primary or secondary closing security which could possibly lead to injury of the vehicle occupant.
Correction:
Paccar is working with trimark and will inspect and replace the door latch if it is found to be defective. the recall began on march 14, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 08kw1 and peterbilt recall no. 108a.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:
08V104000 on 03/09/2008
Component:
Trailer hitches
Manufactured:
05/31/2006 - 01/30/2008
Affected:
318
Defect:
Paccar is recalling 318 my 2007-2009 kenworth t800, w900, and peterbilt 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, and 389 trucks equipped with premier trailer hitch assemblies. the pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in a reduction of fatigue strength of the pivot pins.
Consequence:
This reduction of fatigue strength could cause the pivot pin to crack and eventually break, causing the trailer to detach from the truck while in motion, which could cause a crash that could result in personal injury or death.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the potentially defective pivot pin free of charge. the recall began on april 18, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 08kw4 and peterbilt recall no.208d.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:
08V486000 on 09/24/2008
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
05/22/2007 - 08/03/2008
Affected:
263
Defect:
Paccar is recalling 263 my 2008-2009 kenworth t800, w900 and peterbilt 365 and 384 trucks equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. the fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
Consequence:
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Correction:
Paccar is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2008. owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 08kwc and peterbilt recall no. 908h.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:
08V487000 on 09/24/2008
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Affected:
4,883
Defect:
Paccar is recalling 4,883 my 2006-2009 kenworth t600, t660, t800, w900, t2000 and my 2008-2009 peterbilt 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 389 trucks. inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis.
Consequence:
A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.
Correction:
Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08e041). owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 08kwd and peterbilt recall no. 908g.customers may 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:
10V308000 on 07/01/2010
Component:
Steering:column
Manufactured:
07/03/2008 - 04/19/2009
Affected:
9,697
Defect:
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 trucks equipped with trw steering shafts. the circumferential weld around the steering shaft tube that welds the splined tube to the non-splined tube may be mislocated. mislocation of the circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting in a separation of the two tubes.
Consequence:
A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge provided by trw. any steering shaft found to have been welded improperly will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on july 30, 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
Notes:
Kenworth's recall campaign number is 10kw-f & peterbilt recall no. 0610-d. owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V127000 on 02/24/2011
Component:
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Affected:
4,664
Defect:
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 kenworth t2000, t660, t700, t800, and w900, as well as model year 2009-2012 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, and 587 trucks equipped with paccar mx engines. the oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partially discharge from the oil module onto exhaust components.
Consequence:
The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Notes:
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V380000 on 07/26/2011
Component:
Electrical system: software
Manufactured:
04/19/2010 - 06/10/2011
Affected:
211
Defect:
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 kenworth t660, t700, and t800 vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2010, through may 13, 2011, and model year 2008, 2010, and 2011 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 587 vehicles manufactured from april 20, 2010, through june 11, 2011, and equipped with paccar mx engines and eaton ultrashift dm or allison automatic transmissions (without auto-neutral). the fast idle control may be activated by the operator while the transmission is in gear.
Consequence:
If the fast idle control function is engaged with the transmission in gear, the vehicle could unexpectedly accelerate and override the parking brake and , creating a risk of a crash and damage to other vehicles or property and the potential for injury to nearby pedestrians.
Correction:
Kenworth and peterbilt dealers will update the engine software for the affected chassis. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on august 22, 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Notes:
Kenworth and peterbilt safety recall no. e038r.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
15V309000 on 05/25/2015
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
07/26/2007 - 04/27/2015
Affected:
4,823
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 kenworth t440, t800, and w900 trucks manufactured august 31, 2009, to april 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured july 27, 2007, to april 28, 2015, and equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines. excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Consequence:
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Correction:
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of paccar, and cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ecm) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 12, 2015. owners may contact kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or cummins inc. at 1-800-343-7357. paccar's number for this recall is 15kwh and 515-g.
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.

2008 PETERBILT 384 TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
608-1
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Peterbilt: trucks built with cummins isl engines between 1/16/08-6/10/08. due to a material error, certain vehicles ordered with optional c-brake by cummins (option code number 2812140) did not receive a c-brake on the engine. *pe
Bulletin:
808-4
Component:
040000 service brakes, air
Summary:
Peterbilt trucks service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. certain peterbilt trucks manufactured with under torqued brake assembly mounting bolts on hendrickson 8,000 lb pusher axles. csc letter was received. *pe
Bulletin:
FRN-808-1
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Peterbilt trucks: the electrical system may shut down due to a power surge. when this occurs, the green light on the comfortclass control panel turns to red. *pe

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