Peterbilt 340 2008
Model 340 made in 2008 by Peterbilt got 1 investigation there are 5 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, air. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, parking brake and service brakes, air.
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 - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V348000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 03/20/2007 to 07/07/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 135 | 10/01/2009 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 09/03/2009 | 09/03/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling model year 2008-2010 kenworth t300, t270, and t370, model year 2009-2010 t800 and peterbilt model year 2008-2010 335, 340, and 367 vehicles built on cummins' diesel engine. the vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. due to an issue with the logic in the ecm software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in inhibit mode when it is not. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Paccar is working with cummins to repair the engines free of charge please see 09e-046. the safety recall began on october 1, 2009. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 09kw9 & peterbilt recall no. 909-d.owners 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V321000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 02/28/2007 to 03/08/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 66 | 08/22/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 07/19/2007 | 07/25/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain medium duty vehicles, the right side stabilizing rod, which spans the cooling module and the right frame rail bracket, was inadvertently designed too close in proximity to the alternator positive electrical terminal post. in the event the protective rubber boot on the terminal post was removed or cracked and the engine mounts allowed the engine to rock, electrical arcing could occur between the radiator tie rod hardware on the frame side and the alternator terminal post while the engine is running. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The electrical arcing could potentially ignite a fire in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the right radiator tie rod and corresponding mounting bracket with a longer radiator tie and different mounting bracket which will adequately space apart the tie rod mounting hardware and mounting bracket free of charge. the recall began on august 22, 2007. owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Peterbilt recall no. 707h.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V490000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 08/16/2006 to 11/22/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 3246 | 01/17/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 12/21/2006 | 12/28/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure could cause erratic vehicle handling which can cause a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and, when necessary, replace the defective parts. the recall began on january 17, 2007. owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Paccar/peterbilt recall no. 1206d.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
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 - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| 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. | ||||||