Auto Recalls for Consumers

2009 PETERBILT 379 Recall - Campaign #13V593000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2009 PETERBILT 379 RECALL - #13V593000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS

Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle. The affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag or pusher axle the gross axle weight rating, suitable tire and rim information, and recommended tire pressure information. Without this information, the vehicles do not comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2009 PETERBILT 379
Manufacturer PACCAR Incorporated
Manufactured between 4/3/2003 - 10/25/2013
Recalled on 12/2/2013
Influenced by PACCAR Incorporated
Owners Notified on 2/10/2014
# Affected 561
Recalled for EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Description Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle. The affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag or pusher axle the gross axle weight rating, suitable tire and rim information, and recommended tire pressure information. Without this information, the vehicles do not comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."
Consequences As a result, the axles may be overloaded or the wrong tires could be installed or the tires could be improperly inflated. All of these issues increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective action Peterbilt will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the certification labels missing the necessary information. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Customers can contact Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 1113-F.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
See also 2009 PETERBILT 379 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES

2009 PETERBILT 379 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL

2009 PETERBILT 379 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL

2009 PETERBILT 379 Recall for TIRES

2009 PETERBILT 379 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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