1996 PETERBILT 378 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

97V196003 on 11/24/1997

Component:

Suspension:front:hub

Manufactured:

06/30/1996 - 02/27/1997

Affected:

470

Defect:

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. the front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.

Consequence:

Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.

Correction:

Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.

Notes:

Owner notification began december 17, 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact paccar at 1-425-468-7356.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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Campaign:

01V054000 on 02/27/2001

Component:

Seat belts:front:anchorage

Manufactured:

12/31/1995 - 01/30/2001

Affected:

6,623

Defect:

Vehicle description: class 7 and class 8 vehicles. these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 207, "seating system," and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." some fasteners used to attach the shoulder belt anchor bracket to the cab structure were omitted during production.

Consequence:

In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt anchorage may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Correction:

Dealers will add the necessary fasteners. owner notification began march 19, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

Notes:

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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