Peterbilt Peterbilt 1995
Model Peterbilt made in 1995 by Peterbilt got 5 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningseats, service brakes, air and steering.
Model 1995
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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| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V131000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 05/01/1995 to 06/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 225 | 08/21/1995 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 07/07/1995 | 07/07/1995 | 571 | 207 | |||||
| Defect Summary | These seats may have an improperly located weld on a lever arm which supports the seat back. this weld can fail causing the seat back to fall backward freely without support to the driver. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause the driver to fall backward in the seat losing control of the vehicle and potentially causing a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the seats for the suspect weld and replace the seats if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seats.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with ultra ride driver seats.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time,should contact peterbilt at 1-510-790-4013. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95E003001 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 02/01/1993 to 02/01/1995 | E (Equipment) | 20740 | ODI | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/13/1995 | 09/26/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. the air dryer can become over pressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridgecan separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. this pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; air dryer.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with rockwell wabco system saver 1000 or system saver twin air dryers.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge with in a reasonable time, contact peterbilt at 1-510-790-4013 or kenworth at 1-206-828-5418.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95E009003 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 03/01/1995 to 03/01/1995 | E (Equipment) | 183 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 05/02/1995 | 10/10/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | During assembly, the tie rod end nuts were not properly torqued. extremely low torque can allow movement between the ball stud and the tie rod arm causing damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can affect the driver's ability tosteer the vehicle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will retorque these axles to rockwell's specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering; linkages; tie rod; end.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with rockwell non-driving front axles, models ff-941, ff-943, ff-961, fg-941 or fl-941.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact peterbilt at 1-510-790-4013 or kenworth at 1-206-828-5418. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-10-08 | 10/01/2008 | 10027504 | This bulletin is to notify dealers of a cummins engine campaign that updates the software for certain isx and ism cummins engines built between 01/01/07 and 12/31/07. this for engines only and truck build dates. *pe | 01/15/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/23/1999 | 1 | 01/27/1995 | |
| Vehicle fire due to possible electrical failure. mjs | |||
| 12/09/1998 | 1 | 01/27/1995 | |
| Vehicle fire due to possible electrical failure, fire caused vehicle parked to the side to burn as well. mjs | |||
| 06/25/1996 | 1 | 11/07/1994 | |
| Vehicle fire due to possible electrical failure. mjs | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 1 | 08/10/1995 | ||
| Battery cables rubbing frame and trans external filter caused draw and super heating of wires resulted in fire. mjs | |||