Peterbilt 320 2008
Model 320 made in 2008 by Peterbilt got 2 investigations there are 6 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, air. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, power train. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, parking brake and power train.
Model 2008
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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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V287000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 09/15/2006 to 04/27/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 618 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 07/05/2007 | 07/05/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks built with cummins ism c876 engines, the electronic control module fails to recognize inputs of the vehicle electronic control unit or from a driver actuated dash switch thereby increasing the risk of unintended (or unexpected) elevated exhaust temperatures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | While this condition does not involve a risk of fire in the vehicle itself, it could present a fire hazard in a situation where the vehicle's exhaust is in close proximity to materials or substances that can melt, burn, or explode. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cummins, in conjunction with paccar, will conduct the remedy campaign. cummis will install new ecm software. owners can contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357, peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth at 425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Peterbilt recall no. 607f and kenworth recall no. 07kwc.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V510000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 09/12/2006 to 08/18/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 60 | 01/07/2009 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 10/03/2008 | 10/03/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling 60 my 2008-2009 320 trucks equipped with caterpillar c13 diesel engines. the extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This may result in a fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair this vehicle (please see 08e054). owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or peterbilt at 940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Paccar/peterbilt recall no. 908i.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. | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V276000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 09/19/2006 to 05/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 16 | 08/22/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 06/27/2007 | 06/27/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain trucks equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves. the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes potentially resulting in a vehicle roll away. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. the recall began on august 22, 2007. owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Petterbilt recall no. 607g. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V132000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 11/27/2006 to 02/28/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 245 | 05/09/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/22/2007 | 03/22/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 07kw4 & peterbilt recall no. 107c.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V002000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 10/16/2007 to 11/14/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 2794 | 02/22/2008 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 01/08/2008 | 01/08/2008 | 571 | 106 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, brake hoses. the tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon material, instead of the specified five layers. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The diameter of the hose affects the fittings which may allow air to leak from the brakes and create the potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the air brake hoses and, if necessary, replace the hoses. the recall began on february 22, 2008. owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 07kwf and peterbilt recall no. 1207l.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V591000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 08/24/2007 to 11/21/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 559 | 01/09/2008 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 12/20/2007 | 12/20/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain kenworth and peterbilt heavy duty trucks equipped with tas-85 trw steering gears, the inner surface of the outer sector shaft teeth of the steering gears may have an incorrect involute profile, which may lead to chipping and damage of the gearing system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This type of damage may cause a bind/stick condition in the vehicle steering during a turn increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair and replace any suspect tas-85 steering gear assembly free of charge. the recall began on january 9, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 07kwe, peterbilt 1107k.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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| FRN-808-1 | 10/17/2008 | 10027645 | 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 | 01/27/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| FRN-808-1 | 10/17/2008 | 10027645 | 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 | 01/27/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 408-2 | 05/14/2008 | 10025321 | Model 320 low coolant sensor. this field repair notice is applicable to certain peterbilt model 320 vehicles built between october 4, 2007 and january 24, 2008 with caterpillar c13 engines. csc was received. *pe | 07/29/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 8110 | 08/01/2010 | 10033584 | Cummins isx, or cummins ism engines experiencing a premature failure of the fan hub bearings. *kb | 08/26/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| 8110 | 08/01/2010 | 10033584 | Cummins isx, or cummins ism engines experiencing a premature failure of the fan hub bearings. *kb | 08/26/2010 | |
| 608-1 | 08/15/2008 | 10026567 | 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 | 11/08/2008 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 808-4 | 09/12/2008 | 10026729 | Peterbilt trucks: certain peterbilt trucks manufactured with under torqued brake assembly mounting bolts on hendrickson 8,000 lb pusher axles. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| WHEELS | |||||
| 808-4 | 09/12/2008 | 10026729 | Peterbilt trucks: certain peterbilt trucks manufactured with under torqued brake assembly mounting bolts on hendrickson 8,000 lb pusher axles. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||
| EA09008 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 05/29/2009 | 08/27/2010 | Horton Fan Hub Failures | ||
| Paccar is conducting an owner notification program (onp) for select vehicles within the subject and peer populations.the onp are attached to the closing report and can be found in the nhtsa technical service bulletin (tsb) database. (tsb: 10033585, 10033584)see closing report for investigation details. | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | ||||||
| PE10029 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 08/02/2010 | 12/23/2010 | Driveshaft separates from tractor | 10V634000 | |
| Summaryon july 13, 2010, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened an investigation on model year (my) 2007-2009 peterbilt tractors equipped with the (spl170xl extended lube inter-axle driveline).odi opened this investigation based on one vehicle owners questionnaire (voq) and certain peterbilt field reports.during the course of the investigation, odi reviewed paccar's ir (october 22, 2010) response with associated data related to warranty and complaint information, mined field data, interviewed customers and visited local dealers within the washington metropolitan area.paccarconducted testing regarding torsional loading and identified various causative factors contributed to this safety defect finding.the defect is a consequence of the bearing surfaces of the spl170xl extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle becoming prematurely worn due to a breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat.prematurely worn bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding.this condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle, which may cause the drive axle to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage hazard.odi learned that the affected population of the alleged defect extended to peer models within paccar.in summary, the following vehicles are being recalled: my 2007 and 2008 kenworth trucks, models t600, t660, t2000, t800 and w900 and my 2007/2008 peterbilt trucks, models357, 378, 379, 385, 386, 387, 388, and 389 allequipped with extended lube inter-axle drivelines manufactured by dana corporation.the recall affects vehicles manufactured between february 2, 2006 and april 30, 2007.at this time paccar has not yet identified a fix for the inner-axle safety defect and is currently conducting testing with the intent to provide a solution to the failure.odi will monitor the development of paccars testing and ensure a timely repair for the consumer.this investigation is closed. | ||||||