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2008 PETERBILT 379 Recall - Campaign #07V153000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2008 PETERBILT 379 RECALL - #07V153000

RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON PRIOR TO INITIAL START UP IN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT OR DURING THE FILTER REPLACEMENT IN THE FIELD, A SMALL FLAME WILL IGNITE WHEN THE FUEL IS ADDED TO PRIME THE SYSTEM.

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Vehicle 2008 PETERBILT 379
Manufacturer PACCAR INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 1/4/2007 - 2/20/2007
Recalled on 4/10/2007
Influenced by PACCAR INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 3/21/2007
# Affected 306
Recalled for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Description ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON PRIOR TO INITIAL START UP IN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT OR DURING THE FILTER REPLACEMENT IN THE FIELD, A SMALL FLAME WILL IGNITE WHEN THE FUEL IS ADDED TO PRIME THE SYSTEM.
Consequences THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR THE FLAME TO SPREAD RESULTING IN POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR PHYSICAL INJURY.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FILTER FOR THE DATE CODES OF THE SUSPECT FILTERS AND REPLACE THOSE HEATING ELEMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 21, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
Notes KENWORTH RECALL NO. 07KW5 & PETERBILT RECALL NO. 307D.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
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