Peterbilt 2000 Unknown Or Other recall
Recalled June 7, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00V161000 · Peterbilt
Hazard
THIS CAN RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT MUDFLAP ASSEMBLIES SMALLER THAN THE ORIGINAL ASSEMBLIES TO OWNERS AND THE FUEL TANK WILL BE CHECKED FOR ABRASION AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED.
Units
111 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEER AXLE MUDFLAPS AND/OR MUDFLAP STIFFENERS CAN RUB A HOLE IN THE FORWARD SURFACE OF THE UNDERCAB FUEL TANK, CAUSING A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK.
What to do
DEALERS WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT MUDFLAP ASSEMBLIES SMALLER THAN THE ORIGINAL ASSEMBLIES TO OWNERS AND THE FUEL TANK WILL BE CHECKED FOR ABRASION AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED.
Product
Peterbilt 387
Manufacturer(s)
PACCAR Incorporated
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →