51-015

51-015 – RFID Tags on Non-Test Ready Trucks
3/22/2023
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​51-015 – RFID Tags on Non-Test Ready Trucks
Subject
​51-015 – RFID Tags on Non-Test Ready Trucks
Whats New Abstract
​ FID (Radio Frequency ID) tags are being added and used to track Non-Test Ready (NTR) trucks to efficiently locate
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them once they are off the production line, but still on the premises. The tags are left on the trucks which have
been sold.
Condition
​NTR trucks often cannot be efficiently located due to high volumes parked offline.
Chassis Affected
​ ny Peterbilt chassis built after 3/1/2023 at the Denton plant and deemed Non-Test Ready has the potential to be
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tagged.
Action
Information Only
If a customer comes into your dealership with an RFID tag on the rear end of the frame, the tag can be easily
removed by the dealer or PDI center, even though initial tag says, “Do Not Remove”. The RFID tags are not
capable of tracking trucks off the Peterbilt campus in Denton.
Warranty
​No warranty offered, Information Only.
Parts
​No parts are involved, Information Only.
Background
T​ he Peterbilt plant in Denton is trialing an RFID tag proof of concept which will likely go into production. Certain
chassis built in Denton may be brought into your dealership with RFID tags on them.
Attachments
​Authored by S. Alden