PETERBILT 378 1996: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V196003
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 378 | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-12-18 | 1997-11-24 | 1997-11-25 |
Production Dates: 1996-07-01 - 1997-02-28
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 470
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.
CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 1997. 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 PACCAR AT 1-425-468-7356.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
