2008 PETERBILT 398 Recall

Campaign:: 07V409000 on 09/09/2007
Component:: Fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:: 06/25/2007 - 07/30/2007
Affected:: 319
Defect:: On certain peterbilt trucks, the longitudinal seams on the fuel tanks were fabricated using an incorrect weld speed for the given material thickness. this error resulted in a weld which did not completely penetrate the entire material thickness.
Consequence:: Fuel tanks possessing this defect could leak diesel fuel in the event of a crash.
Correction:: Dealers will inspect and replace any defective fuel tanks free of charge. the recall began on october 8, 2007. owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Notes:: Peterbilt recall no. 807j.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.

2008 PETERBILT 398 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