2003 PETERBILT 387 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
03V168000 on 05/14/2003
Component:
Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Manufactured:
01/20/2003 - 04/21/2003
Affected:
483
Defect:
On certain trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
Consequence:
If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. peterbilt's owner notification began june 20, 2003. kenworth's owner notification began june 12, 2003. 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 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.
Notes:
Peterbilt recall no. 403-c/kenworth recall no. 03kw4.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
03V410000 on 10/22/2003
Component:
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Manufactured:
07/30/2003 - 10/07/2003
Affected:
1,187
Defect:
On certain trucks equipped with dana spicer integral knuckle and steer arm assemblies, the steer axle assemblies may have a longitudinal crack in the steer arm.
Consequence:
If the crack should propagate over time, the ball could become loose resulting in a loss of steering, which could result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace the knuckle and steer arm assemblies. owner notification began january 5, 2004. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
Notes:
Kenworth recall no. 03kwa\peterbilt recall no. 1003g.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2003 PETERBILT 387 TSBs (7)

Bulletin:
002017001
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Model 387 door mounting reinforcement. *tt
Bulletin:
803
Component:
015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Summary:
There are occasions when a leak may develop in a pressure hose with a crimp-style end fitting at the power steering pump connection. this may be due to the orientation and length of the oe pressure hose. a product improvement that reorien
Bulletin:
13
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
A product improvement that reduces cable stress in the area of the jump start terminal bracket. *tt
Bulletin:
16
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Model 387 headlamp harness field service bulletin. *tt
Bulletin:
1003
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
Product improvement to reduce instances of failure of turbo exhaust pipe flanges. this bulletin contains the procedure for improving a model 387 isx engine exhaust installation. *tt
Bulletin:
600
Component:
162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:
Model 387 hood adjustment. hood adjustment criteria and specifications. *tt
Bulletin:
1804
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Model 387 hvac system maintenance. peterbilt. *tt

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