Peterbilt 378 2006

Model 378 made in 2006 by Peterbilt got 1 consumer complain there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, air. . Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, air. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, power train and service brakes, air.

Model 2006

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
05V570000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 04/18/2003 to 09/09/2005V (Vehicle)3099504/17/2006ODIPACCAR INCORPORATED12/22/200512/22/2005
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThe oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
Corrective SummaryCaterpillar, 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.
NotesKenworth recall no. 05kw7 and peterbilt recall no. 1205e.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
06V391000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 09/13/2006 to 11/01/2006V (Vehicle)57210/09/2006MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED10/13/200610/13/2006
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThis misalignment can cause the vehicle to lose directional stability at speeds that may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesKenworth recall no. 06kw1 and peterbilt recall no. 1006c.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
07V044000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 12/17/2003 to 10/02/2006V (Vehicle)1802/22/2007MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED02/12/200702/14/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain non-abs equipped trucks, an air hose between the tractor protection valve and the back of the cab bulkhead was omitted.
Consequence SummaryThe 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 SummaryPeterbilt 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.
NotesPeterbilt 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
05V543000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 11/11/2004 to 10/19/2005V (Vehicle)24112/07/2005MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED11/29/200511/29/2005
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThis condition could affect vehicle throttle control and braking, thereby leading to loss of vehicle steering control which could cause a crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryBecause 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.
NotesKenworth 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.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS - AUTOMATIC
2207/19/200610020261Auto slack adjusters. *tt08/21/2006

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR
08/15/2007127904204/21/2006
 Cracked front disc brake rotors. discovered cracked rotors during routine tire change. rotor manufacturer aware of problem. dana corporation, axle manufacturer, aware of problem, bendix representative aware of problem. we are having grest difficulty getting this very important safety issue addressed by anyone concerned.. we are asking that a recall of all equipment with this existing brake rotor be replaced. we currently have 15 heavy duty trucks equipped with these rotors. *tr

Car dealers selling

StateCityZipNamePhone
UTSALT LAKE CITY84115PETERBILT OF UTAH, INC800-633-7383

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