Peterbilt 378 2005
Model 378 made in 2005 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 service brakes, air.
Model 2005
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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V543000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 11/11/2004 to 10/19/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 241 | 12/07/2005 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 11/29/2005 | 11/29/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with the bendix electronic stability control (esp) system, the system uses multiple sensors and an electronic control unit (ecu) to control vehicle under steer, over-steer, and rollover situations. the system relies on vehicle sensors to be functioning and aligned properly. the steering angle sensor has the potential to be misaligned with the steering column shaft, thereby providing incorrect information to the bendix ecu. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could affect vehicle throttle control and braking, thereby leading to loss of vehicle steering control which could cause a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Because of the immediate and substantial risk, kenworth and peterbilt dealers will first deactivate the yaw control feature of the bendix esp system preventing inadvertent esp activation. when parts are available, the steering column will be replaced to insure proper alignment of the steering shaft sensor and the full esp system will be reactivated. the recall began on december 7, 2005. parts to complete the remedy are estimated to be available in early 2006. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 05kw6 and peterbilt recall no. 1105d. 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |