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2007 Peterbilt 379 Trailer Hitches Recall


NHTSA Recall #	74969
NHTSA Compaign #	08V104000
MFG Compaign #	08KW4 & 208D
Manufacturer	PACCAR INCORPORATED
Supplier	PETERBILT
Brand	PETERBILT
Model	379
Model Year	2007
Component	TRAILER HITCHES
Date of notification	18/04/08
Begin date of manufacuring	01/06/06
End date of manufacturing	31/01/08
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	10/03/08
Report created	10/03/08
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	318
Defect summary	Paccar is recalling 318 my 2007-2009 kenworth t800, w900, and peterbilt 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, and 389 trucks equipped with premier trailer hitch assemblies. The pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in a reduction of fatigue strength of the pivot pins.
Consequence summary	This reduction of fatigue strength could cause the pivot pin to crack and eventually break, causing the trailer to detach from the truck while in motion, which could cause a crash that could result in personal injury or death.
Corrective action	Dealers will replace the potentially defective pivot pin free of charge. The recall began on april 18, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Recall notes	Kenworth recall no. 08kw4 and peterbilt recall no. 208d. 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.

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2007 Peterbilt 379 Trailer Hitches Recall

2007 Peterbilt 379 Trailer Hitches Recall

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