Recall
Peterbilt 379 — 99V181001
NHTSA ID
99V181001
Make
Peterbilt
Model
379
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1999-07-09
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Units Affected
272
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
99KW3/799-C
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS.
Consequence
INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES. CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF THIS RECALL.