PETERBILT 379 2008: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V153000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 379 | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-03-21 | 2007-04-10 | 2007-04-10 |
Production Dates: 2007-01-04 - 2007-02-20
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 07KW5 & 307D
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 306
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON PRIOR TO INITIAL START UP IN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT OR DURING THE FILTER REPLACEMENT IN THE FIELD, A SMALL FLAME WILL IGNITE WHEN THE FUEL IS ADDED TO PRIME THE SYSTEM.
THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR THE FLAME TO SPREAD RESULTING IN POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR PHYSICAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FILTER FOR THE DATE CODES OF THE SUSPECT FILTERS AND REPLACE THOSE HEATING ELEMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 21, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
KENWORTH RECALL NO. 07KW5 & PETERBILT RECALL NO. 307D.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
