Peterbilt Peterbilt 1997

Model Peterbilt made in 1997 by Peterbilt got 5 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, service brakes, air. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, air.

Model 1997

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
00V029000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 12/15/1997 to 12/21/1998V (Vehicle)975003/01/2000MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED02/03/200002/04/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped equipped with 1998 caterpillar 3406e engines. the routing of the caterpillar fuel lines and peterbilt engine wiring can cause rubbing on the fuel line.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can result in fire in the engine compartment.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the wiring and, if there is evidence of rubbing, the electrical harness and/or fuel lines will be replaced and routed correctly.
NotesOwner notification began march 1, 2000.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 1-940-591-4000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
99V281000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 03/14/1997 to 09/09/1999V (Vehicle)711/10/1999MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED10/05/199910/26/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: meritor 15x4 brake assemblies were installed on liftable/steerable tag/pusher axles contained a size 12 brake chamber instead of the specified size 16 brake chamber.
Consequence SummaryThis condition would cause decreased braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the brake chambers.
NotesPeterbilt recall no. 1099d.owner notification began november 10, 1999.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 1-888-999-6310. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SB-10-0810/01/200810027504This 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. *pe01/15/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
489103/30/1998601762Some vehicles built between october 1, 1996 and december 31, 1997 with ad-9di or ad-9i extended purge air dryers vehicles may experience a sticking purge valve. *yc08/24/1998

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
PE02091PACCAR INCORPORATED12/03/200205/23/2003FRONT AXLE BEARING FAILURE03V125000
 The companies involved in this matter are:skf (hub mfr), arvinmeritor (front axle mfr), and paccar, the corporate headquarters for kenworth and peterbilt, ( manufacturers of class viii tractor-trailers).skf identified manufacturing defects for specific build dates on front axle hub and bearings (wheel bearings) supplied to arvin meritor.as a result, arvinmeritor notified paccar who in turn notified their truck divisions of the defective units.as a result, 220 trucks are being recalled by paccar for defective front axle wheel bearings which may fail in such a way that a wheel separation or wheel bearing fire occurs.see attached summary report and defect reports for additional details.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
103/07/1997
 Battery cables rubbing frame and trans external filter caused draw and super heating of wires and almost resulted in fire. mjs
110/22/1996
 Battery cables rubbing frame and trans external filter caused draw and super heating of wires resulted in fire. mjs
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
10/12/19991
 While driving the vehicle lost all engine power included power steering, while driving vehicle to the side of the road, the load shifted and the vehicle overturned. (ohio traffic crash report) *mjs
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
06/01/2000204/01/2000
 Two failed fuel lines created a fire and pollution hazard. other peterbilt owners have had the same problem and the manufacturer is aware of the problem,yet has not taken steps to correct it. *ak