PETERBILT 367 2008: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V409000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 367 | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-10-08 | 2007-09-10 | 2007-09-10 |
Production Dates: 2007-06-26 - 2007-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 807J
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 319
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PETERBILT TRUCKS, THE LONGITUDINAL SEAMS ON THE FUEL TANKS WERE FABRICATED USING AN INCORRECT WELD SPEED FOR THE GIVEN MATERIAL THICKNESS. THIS ERROR RESULTED IN A WELD WHICH DID NOT COMPLETELY PENETRATE THE ENTIRE MATERIAL THICKNESS.
FUEL TANKS POSSESSING THIS DEFECT COULD LEAK DIESEL FUEL IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
PETERBILT RECALL NO. 807J.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.
