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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 07V321📅 Jul 25, 2007

2008 Peterbilt 335 & 2008 Peterbilt 340 recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain medium duty vehicles, the right side stabilizing rod, which spans the cooling module and the right frame rail bracket, was inadvertently designed too close in proximity to the alternator positive electrical terminal post. In the event the protective rubber boot on the terminal post was removed or cracked and the engine mounts allowed the engine to rock, electrical arcing could occur between the radiator tie rod hardware on the frame side and the alternator terminal post while the engine is running.

💥 The risk

The electrical arcing could potentially ignite a fire in the engine compartment.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the right radiator tie rod and corresponding mounting bracket with a longer radiator tie and different mounting bracket which will adequately space apart the tie rod mounting hardware and mounting bracket free of charge. The recall began on august 22, 2007. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
07V321000
Manufacturer recall #
707H
Manufacturer
PACCAR INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
66
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 22, 2007
Built
Feb 28, 2007 – Mar 8, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Peterbilt recall no. 707H.customers may also 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 07V321 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 07V321?

2008 Peterbilt 335 & 2008 Peterbilt 340. 66 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Peterbilt dealer to book the free repair.