PETERBILT 379 2001: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V066000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 379 | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-04-02 | 2001-03-07 | 2001-03-08 |
Production Dates: 2000-10-02 - 2001-02-12
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 201-B
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1755
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE BOLTS USED TO SECURE THE STEERING SHAFT CAN FAIL.
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 2, 2001. 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 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'.
