Peterbilt 357 2006
Model 357 made in 2006 by Peterbilt got 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, air. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and 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 | |||||
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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 | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V099000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 01/27/2005 to 01/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 130 | 03/21/2008 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/04/2008 | 03/04/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling 130 my 2005-2007 kenworth c500, t800, w900, and peterbilt models 357 and 379 tractor trailers equipped with fabco slack adjusters on sisu axles. the slack adjusters may fail as a result of a fatigue crack rendering the slack adjuster inoperative. this could reduce braking effectiveness. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Reduction in braking capacity could increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the slack adjusters free of charge. the recall began on march 21, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 08kw2 and peterbilt recall no. 208c.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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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS - AUTOMATIC | |||||
| 22 | 07/19/2006 | 10020261 | Auto slack adjusters. *tt | 08/21/2006 | |