Peterbilt Peterbilt 1998

Model Peterbilt made in 1998 by Peterbilt got 1 consumer complain, 1 investigation there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to other. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, air and wheels.

Model 1998

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).
WHEELS
99V087000PACCAR, INCORPORATEDfrom 12/15/1998 to 04/16/1999V (Vehicle)340505/14/1999MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED04/22/199904/29/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with alcoa 984650 24.5 x 8.25 wheels. the affected wheels were improperly heat treated.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can lead to an out of roundness condition causing separation of the tire from the wheel.
Corrective SummaryTires will be removed from the wheel to identify the heat lot number and wheels with the affected lot number will be replaced.
NotesOwner notification began may 14, 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
980330498109/01/1998601980Some vehicles may experience a sticking purge valve. *yc09/01/1998

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
OTHER
02/26/20031
 My complaint concerns nhtsa's apparent focus on suvs, when there is a much greater danger on the highways. 18 wheel trucks. in good weather, tractor trailer accidents occur weekly near little rock, frequently killing people and always blocking the interstate for long periods. in bad weather, as we experienced this week, these trucks continue operating on slippery roads with complete disregard for cars or the people inside. jack-knifed trucks blocked traffic for over 6 hours in freezing temperatures in a single incident on i-30 south of little rock yesterday. i ask nhtsa to force more attention on this matter... to develop reasonable speed limits that lower in rainy weather, and perhaps stop truck traffic when snow or ice is on the highway. perhaps there should be a requirement to keep these vehicles in the right lane only... and perhaps nhtsa can find a way to use revenue from large trucks to finance a separate lane... built to handle the greater weight on new interstate highways. i realize this may not be so great a problem in all locations, but little rock is where interstates 40 and 30 meet. damn near all trucks in the southern half of the us must travel through these highways. thanks for your assistance.*jb