PETERBILT 348 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| Make : PETERBILT | Model : 348 | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2009-10-30 - 2014-05-21 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V283000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-08-04 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-05-29 | Date Added to Database: 2014-05-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 514-F | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1705 | ||
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Summary:
PACCAR Incorporated "PACCAR" is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Peterbilt 579, 388, 384, 367, 365, 348, and 337 trucks manufactured October 30, 2009, through May 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, if power is interrupted to the seat electronic control unit "ECU", such as when the fuse for that circuit blows, the side air bag would be disabled but there will not be a warning lamp indicator to notify the operator of the malfunction. |
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Consequence:
Without a warning of a problem existing in the side air bag system, the driver may continue to operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury from the side air bag not deploying in the event of a rollover. |
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Remedy:
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness to correct them problem, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 514-F. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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