Peterbilt 389k
Model 389k made by Peterbilt got 2 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, air. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, service brakes, air and steering.
Model 2008
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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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V065000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 10/11/2007 to 01/10/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 6169 | 03/14/2008 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/07/2008 | 02/07/2008 | 571 | 206 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling 6,169 my 2008 kenworth t300, t660, t800, t2000, w900 and c500 vehicles and my 2008-2009 peterbilt models 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 and 389 kits. certain door latch assemblies on these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components. the rotor in some of these door latch assemblies did not receive the proper heat treatment and may be soft. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, force could cause the rotor to crack and the door would not have primary or secondary closing security which could possibly lead to injury of the vehicle occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Paccar is working with trimark and will inspect and replace the door latch if it is found to be defective. the recall began on march 14, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 08kw1 and peterbilt recall no. 108a.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V002000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 10/16/2007 to 11/14/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 2794 | 02/22/2008 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 01/08/2008 | 01/08/2008 | 571 | 106 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, brake hoses. the tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon material, instead of the specified five layers. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The diameter of the hose affects the fittings which may allow air to leak from the brakes and create the potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the air brake hoses and, if necessary, replace the hoses. the recall began on february 22, 2008. owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 07kwf and peterbilt recall no. 1207l.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V591000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 08/24/2007 to 11/21/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 559 | 01/09/2008 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 12/20/2007 | 12/20/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain kenworth and peterbilt heavy duty trucks equipped with tas-85 trw steering gears, the inner surface of the outer sector shaft teeth of the steering gears may have an incorrect involute profile, which may lead to chipping and damage of the gearing system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This type of damage may cause a bind/stick condition in the vehicle steering during a turn increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair and replace any suspect tas-85 steering gear assembly free of charge. the recall began on january 9, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 07kwe, peterbilt 1107k.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| FRN-808-1 | 10/17/2008 | 10027645 | Peterbilt 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. *pe | 01/27/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| FRN-808-1 | 10/17/2008 | 10027645 | Peterbilt 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. *pe | 01/27/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| 608-1 | 08/15/2008 | 10026567 | Peterbilt: 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. *pe | 11/08/2008 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 808-4 | 09/12/2008 | 10026729 | Peterbilt trucks: certain peterbilt trucks manufactured with under torqued brake assembly mounting bolts on hendrickson 8,000 lb pusher axles. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| WHEELS | |||||
| 808-4 | 09/12/2008 | 10026729 | Peterbilt trucks: certain peterbilt trucks manufactured with under torqued brake assembly mounting bolts on hendrickson 8,000 lb pusher axles. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||
| EA09008 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 05/29/2009 | 08/27/2010 | Horton Fan Hub Failures | ||
| Paccar is conducting an owner notification program (onp) for select vehicles within the subject and peer populations.the onp are attached to the closing report and can be found in the nhtsa technical service bulletin (tsb) database. (tsb: 10033585, 10033584)see closing report for investigation details. | ||||||
| EA09008 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 05/29/2009 | HORTON 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. | ||||||