Peterbilt 340 2006
Model 340 made in 2006 by Peterbilt got 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system. There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 2006
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V391000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 09/13/2006 to 11/01/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 572 | 10/09/2006 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 10/13/2006 | 10/13/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle. a brittle rod end casting may fracture without warning, causing the vehicles' rear axles to become misaligned. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This misalignment can cause the vehicle to lose directional stability at speeds that may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if they were manufactured with a suspect torque rod end. if a suspect torque rod end is found, the entire torque rod will be replaced. the recall began on october 9, 2006. owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 06kw1 and peterbilt recall no. 1006c.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 7071 | 09/05/2007 | 10022918 | 707-1 medium duty a/c switch - incorrectly wired at the factory. *nj | 10/04/2007 | |