PETERBILT UNSPECIFIED 1998: WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V087000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | UNSPECIFIED | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-05-14 | 1999-04-22 | 1999-04-29 |
Production Dates: 1998-12-15 - 1999-04-16
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 499B
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3405
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALCOA 984650 24.5 X 8.25 WHEELS. THE AFFECTED WHEELS WERE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED.
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO AN OUT OF ROUNDNESS CONDITION CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE TIRE FROM THE WHEEL.
TIRES WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE WHEEL TO IDENTIFY THE HEAT LOT NUMBER AND WHEELS WITH THE AFFECTED LOT NUMBER WILL BE REPLACED.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 14, 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 PETERBILT AT 1-888-999-6310.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
