2008 Peterbilt 367 & 2008 Peterbilt 386 + 3 more recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain peterbilt trucks, the longitudinal seams on the fuel tanks were fabricated using an incorrect weld speed for the given material thickness. This error resulted in a weld which did not completely penetrate the entire material thickness.
💥 The risk
Fuel tanks possessing this defect could leak diesel fuel in the event of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace any defective fuel tanks free of charge. The recall began on october 8, 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
- 07V409000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 807J
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 319
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 8, 2007
- Built
- Jun 26, 2007 – Jul 31, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Peterbilt recall no. 807J.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.