2008 PETERBILT 340 RECALL - #06V490000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
ON SOME PETERBILT TRUCKS, CERTAIN PARTS USED IN THE AIR SUSPENSIONS HAVE A HIGH COPPER CONTENT CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 PETERBILT 340 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
8/16/2006 - 11/22/2006 |
| Recalled on |
12/28/2006 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
1/17/2007 |
| # Affected |
3,246 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| Description |
ON SOME PETERBILT TRUCKS, CERTAIN PARTS USED IN THE AIR SUSPENSIONS HAVE A HIGH COPPER CONTENT CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE. |
| Consequences |
FAILURE COULD CAUSE ERRATIC VEHICLE HANDLING WHICH CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, WHEN NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196. |
| Notes |
PACCAR/PETERBILT RECALL NO. 1206D.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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. |
| See also |
2008 PETERBILT 340 Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2008 PETERBILT 340 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2008 PETERBILT 340 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2008 PETERBILT 340 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 PETERBILT 340 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2008 PETERBILT 340 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2008 PETERBILT 340 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2008 PETERBILT 340 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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