PETERBILT 378 1999: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V181001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 378 | 1999 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1999-07-09 | 1999-07-14 |
Production Dates: 1998-12-01 - 1999-06-24
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99KW3/799-C
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 272
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS.
INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES. CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF THIS RECALL.
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'.
