Peterbilt 398
Model 398 made by Peterbilt got 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning fuel system, diesel .
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V409000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 06/26/2007 to 07/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 319 | 10/08/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 09/10/2007 | 09/10/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain peterbilt trucks, the longitudinal seams on the fuel tanks were fabricated using an incorrect weld speed for the given material thickness. this error resulted in a weld which did not completely penetrate the entire material thickness. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel tanks possessing this defect could leak diesel fuel in the event of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace any defective fuel tanks free of charge. the recall began on october 8, 2007. owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Peterbilt recall no. 807j.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
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 | |