1998 PETERBILT PETERBILT RECALL - #00V029000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING : FRONT UNDERHOOD
VEHICLE 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 PETERBILT PETERBILT |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
12/15/1997 - 12/21/1998 |
| Recalled on |
2/4/2000 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
3/1/2000 |
| # Affected |
9,750 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
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| Description |
VEHICLE 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. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRING AND, IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF RUBBING, THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS AND/OR FUEL LINES WILL BE REPLACED AND ROUTED CORRECTLY. |
| Notes |
OWNER 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). |
| See also |
1998 PETERBILT PETERBILT Recall for WHEELS
1998 PETERBILT PETERBILT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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