Recall
Peterbilt 385 — 06V490000
NHTSA ID
06V490000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
385
Years Affected
2008
Recall Date
2006-12-21
Component
SUSPENSION
Units Affected
3,246
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
1206D
Summary
ON SOME PETERBILT TRUCKS, CERTAIN PARTS USED IN THE AIR SUSPENSIONS HAVE A HIGH COPPER CONTENT CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE.
Consequence
FAILURE COULD CAUSE ERRATIC VEHICLE HANDLING WHICH CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, WHEN NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.