2017 PETERBILT 386 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

16V872000 on 12/04/2016

Component:

Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch

Manufactured:

04/19/2016 - 06/12/2016

Affected:

2,046

Defect:

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2017 peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 386, 389, and 587 vehicles manufactured april 20, 2016, to june 13, 2016. the brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are applied. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence:

If the brake lights do not illuminate when the brakes are applied, other drivers will be unaware the vehicle is stopping, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any brake light switches with date code 08-01760, free of charge. the recall began on january 26, 2017. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. paccar's number for this recall is 816-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.

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Campaign:

18V657000 on 09/26/2018

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel

Manufactured:

01/25/2016 - 07/29/2018

Affected:

48,896

Defect:

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 kenworth c500, t600, t660, t680, t800, t880 and w900 trucks, as well as peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with cummins isx15 or x15 diesel engines. in certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.

Consequence:

If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. the engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel pump cooling circuit screen, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact paccar customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's number for this recall is 18e081.

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.

2017 PETERBILT 386 TSB

Bulletin:

7-17

Component:

200000 wheels

Summary:

Fix-as-fail ? there is an updated plug to fix leaking steer axle hubcaps.

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