PETERBILT 340 2007: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V490000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 340 | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-01-17 | 2006-12-21 | 2006-12-28 |
Production Dates: 2006-08-16 - 2006-11-22
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1206D
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3246
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON SOME PETERBILT TRUCKS, CERTAIN PARTS USED IN THE AIR SUSPENSIONS HAVE A HIGH COPPER CONTENT CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE.
FAILURE COULD CAUSE ERRATIC VEHICLE HANDLING WHICH CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
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.
