Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 PETERBILT 385 Recall - Campaign #99V181001

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 PETERBILT 385 RECALL - #99V181001

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION : MODULE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1998 PETERBILT 385
Manufacturer PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 12/1/1998 - 6/24/1999
Recalled on 7/14/1999
Influenced by PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 272
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS.
Consequences INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES. CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF THIS RECALL.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 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 KENWORTH AT 1-206-828-5418 OR 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 385 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE

1998 PETERBILT 385 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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