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2008 Peterbilt 379 Power Train Axle Assembly Recall


NHTSA Recall #	46158
NHTSA Compaign #	07V132000
MFG Compaign #	07KW4 & 107C
Manufacturer	PACCAR INCORPORATED
Supplier	PETERBILT
Brand	PETERBILT
Model	379
Model Year	2008
Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Date of notification	09/05/07
Begin date of manufacuring	27/11/06
End date of manufacturing	28/02/07
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	22/03/07
Report created	22/03/07
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	245
Defect summary	On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
Consequence summary	If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective action	Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Recall notes	Kenworth recall no. 07kw4 & peterbilt recall no. 107c. Customers may 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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2008 Peterbilt 379 Power Train Axle Assembly Recall

2008 Peterbilt 379 Power Train Axle Assembly Recall

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