PETERBILT 385 2008: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V269000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 385 | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-09-04 | 2007-06-26 | 2007-06-26 |
Production Dates: 2005-05-31 - 2007-01-09
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 507E & 07KWA
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9571
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE REMOVABLE TOW HITCH ,WHEN USED TO TOW OR LIFT A VEHICLE, CAN FAIL DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL IN THE TOW HITCH.
IF THE TOW HITCH ASSEMBLY FAILS WHILE A VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED OR LIFTED, IT MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TOW PIN ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
PETERBILT RECALL NO.507E AND KENWORTH RECALL NO. 07KWA.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.
