Peterbilt 357 2004
Model 357 made in 2004 by Peterbilt got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, air and suspension.
Model 2004
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V570000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 04/18/2003 to 09/09/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 30995 | 04/17/2006 | ODI | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 12/22/2005 | 12/22/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 05kw7 and peterbilt recall no. 1205e.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V044000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 12/17/2003 to 10/02/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 18 | 02/22/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/12/2007 | 02/14/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain non-abs equipped trucks, an air hose between the tractor protection valve and the back of the cab bulkhead was omitted. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The absence of this air hose could adversely affect the drive axle brake performance while a trailer is being pulled, resulting in longer stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Peterbilt will inspect the air hose plumbing of the drive axle brake system and make the necessary repairs. the recall began on february 22, 2007. owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Peterbilt recall no. 107b.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. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V189000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 01/01/2004 to 12/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1026 | 06/10/2005 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/28/2005 | 04/29/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. if a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. the recall began on june 10, 2005, with letters being mailed to peterbilt owners; and on june 17, 2005, for kenworth owners. owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth at 425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Peterbilt recall no. 405-b and kenworth recall no. 05kw3.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. | |||||||||||||||