Recall
Peterbilt Peterbilt — 00V029000
NHTSA ID
00V029000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
Peterbilt
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
2000-02-03
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Units Affected
9,750
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
200-C
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED EQUIPPED WITH 1998 CATERPILLAR 3406E ENGINES. THE ROUTING OF THE CATERPILLAR FUEL LINES AND PETERBILT ENGINE WIRING CAN CAUSE RUBBING ON THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRING AND, IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF RUBBING, THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS AND/OR FUEL LINES WILL BE REPLACED AND ROUTED CORRECTLY.