Peterbilt 320 1999
Model 320 made in 1999 by Peterbilt got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, air and steering.
Model 1999
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
01V131000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 09/04/2000 to 10/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1449 | 06/13/2001 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/13/2001 | 04/25/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. these vehicles are equipped with peterbilt's smartgage system containing a reduced function interface module (rfim). this module receives data from various components/systems on the vehicle then sends the information to a microprocessor. a manufacturing defect in the rfim's can allow water to penetrate into the pressure block portion of the module, causing an electrical short in the pressure transducer connector. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This results in an erroneous air pressure reading on the gauge in the dash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The rfim date code will be inspected and all rfim's built prior to september 9, 2000 will be replaced. owner notification began june 13, 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). | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS | ||||||||||||||||
00V027000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 05/05/1999 to 01/20/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 26 | 02/21/2000 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/02/2000 | 02/04/2000 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with dual steering. interference between the cab floor and the brake pedal can occur on the right hand side of the dual steer vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The brake pedal may not operate as intended and could result in loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the brake pedal/pad assembly. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began february 21, 2000.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
02V037003 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 12/11/1999 to 09/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 4513 | 07/15/2002 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 07/15/2002 | 09/12/2002 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles. peterbilt will recall 1,434 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axles manufactured from december 11, 1999, to may 14, 2000, and from july 22 to september 30, 2000. kenworth will recall 859 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor vehicles manufactured from december 11, 1999, to may 23, 2000, and from july 27, 2000, to september 30, 2000 and kennworth will recall an additional 4,151 vehicles equipped with dana axles and manufactured from june 23 to december 6, 1999, and from may 23 to september 30, 2000. the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. owner notification began july 15, 2002. 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 1-940-591-4201 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
01V140006 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 06/14/1999 to 12/10/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 2294 | 10/24/2001 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 08/28/2001 | 10/17/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. owner notification began october 24, 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 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
01V044005 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 07/14/1999 to 11/01/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 6392 | 04/10/2001 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/01/2001 | 03/08/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. the suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began on april 10, 2001, to kenworth owners and on april 25, 2001, to peterbilt owners. 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 kenworth at 1-425-828-5000, peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |