Peterbilt 378 2008

Model 378 made in 2008 by Peterbilt got 2 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, air. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, power train. There were some recalls concerningpower train, suspension and trailer hitches.

Model 2008

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
10V634000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 02/02/2006 to 04/30/2007V (Vehicle)12873ODIPACCAR INCORPORATED12/13/201012/21/2010
Defect SummaryPaccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from february 2, 2006 through april 30, 2007. the bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat. prematurely worn bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding. this condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle.
Consequence SummaryDetachment of the driveline from the axle may cause the vehicle to lose power and become disabled in the roadway. also, the driveline could drop from the vehicle into the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryPaccar is working with its supplier to remedy the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
NotesKenworth recall no. 10kwl & peterbilt recall no. 1201f.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 .
07V132000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 11/27/2006 to 02/28/2007V (Vehicle)24505/09/2007MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED03/22/200703/22/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
Consequence SummaryIf a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
NotesKenworth recall no. 07kw4 & peterbilt recall no. 107c.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SUSPENSION
06V490000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 08/16/2006 to 11/22/2006V (Vehicle)324601/17/2007MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED12/21/200612/28/2006
Defect SummaryOn some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failure.
Consequence SummaryFailure could cause erratic vehicle handling which can cause a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesPaccar/peterbilt recall no. 1206d.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
TRAILER HITCHES
08V104000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 06/01/2006 to 01/31/2008V (Vehicle)31804/18/2008MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED03/10/200803/10/2008
Defect SummaryPaccar is recalling 318 my 2007-2009 kenworth t800, w900, and peterbilt 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, and 389 trucks equipped with premier trailer hitch assemblies. the pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in a reduction of fatigue strength of the pivot pins.
Consequence SummaryThis reduction of fatigue strength could cause the pivot pin to crack and eventually break, causing the trailer to detach from the truck while in motion, which could cause a crash that could result in personal injury or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the potentially defective pivot pin free of charge. the recall began on april 18, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
NotesKenworth recall no. 08kw4 and peterbilt recall no.208d.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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FRN-808-110/17/200810027645Peterbilt 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. *pe01/27/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
FRN-808-110/17/200810027645Peterbilt 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. *pe01/27/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
608-108/15/200810026567Peterbilt: 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. *pe11/08/2008
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
808-409/12/200810026729Peterbilt trucks: certain peterbilt trucks manufactured with under torqued brake assembly mounting bolts on hendrickson 8,000 lb pusher axles. csc letter was received. *pe12/09/2008
WHEELS
808-409/12/200810026729Peterbilt trucks: certain peterbilt trucks manufactured with under torqued brake assembly mounting bolts on hendrickson 8,000 lb pusher axles. csc letter was received. *pe12/09/2008

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
EA09008PACCAR INCORPORATED05/29/2009HORTON FAN FAILURES
 During the pe odi learned that the subject vehicles are being disabled when the horton fan hub fails, due to the fan striking the radiator.apparently, warning signs of the impending failure are not always sufficient to give the driver time to pull off the highway.thus, when the failure occcurs, in some cases the vehicle is stranded and must be towed. odi has examined data which indicates that class vii and viii trucks are over represented in crashes when stranded on the highway or shoulder, as contrasted to light vehicles.further, crashes involving disabled heavy trucks being struck by light vehicles are more likely to have serious consequences. nhtsa has upgraded pe09-002 to an ea to further investigate this matter.odi will examine the warning symptoms and assess the risk of a crash in the event of a breakdown on the highway.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
PE10029PACCAR INCORPORATED08/02/201012/23/2010Driveshaft separates from tractor10V634000
 Summaryon july 13, 2010, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened an investigation on model year (my) 2007-2009 peterbilt tractors equipped with the (spl170xl extended lube inter-axle driveline).odi opened this investigation based on one vehicle owners questionnaire (voq) and certain peterbilt field reports.during the course of the investigation, odi reviewed paccar's ir (october 22, 2010) response with associated data related to warranty and complaint information, mined field data, interviewed customers and visited local dealers within the washington metropolitan area.paccarconducted testing regarding torsional loading and identified various causative factors contributed to this safety defect finding.the defect is a consequence of the bearing surfaces of the spl170xl extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle becoming prematurely worn due to a breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat.prematurely worn bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding.this condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle, which may cause the drive axle to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage hazard.odi learned that the affected population of the alleged defect extended to peer models within paccar.in summary, the following vehicles are being recalled: my 2007 and 2008 kenworth trucks, models t600, t660, t2000, t800 and w900 and my 2007/2008 peterbilt trucks, models357, 378, 379, 385, 386, 387, 388, and 389 allequipped with extended lube inter-axle drivelines manufactured by dana corporation.the recall affects vehicles manufactured between february 2, 2006 and april 30, 2007.at this time paccar has not yet identified a fix for the inner-axle safety defect and is currently conducting testing with the intent to provide a solution to the failure.odi will monitor the development of paccars testing and ensure a timely repair for the consumer.this investigation is closed.