Recall
Peterbilt 387 — 07V409000
NHTSA ID
07V409000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
387
Years Affected
2008
Recall Date
2007-09-10
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
319
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
807J
Summary
ON CERTAIN PETERBILT TRUCKS, THE LONGITUDINAL SEAMS ON THE FUEL TANKS WERE FABRICATED USING AN INCORRECT WELD SPEED FOR THE GIVEN MATERIAL THICKNESS. THIS ERROR RESULTED IN A WELD WHICH DID NOT COMPLETELY PENETRATE THE ENTIRE MATERIAL THICKNESS.
Consequence
FUEL TANKS POSSESSING THIS DEFECT COULD LEAK DIESEL FUEL IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.