Peterbilt 379 2005

• Recall 101201 [USA]: As a result, the axles may be overloaded or the wrong tires could be installed or the tires could be improperly inflated. all of these issues increase the risk of a crash.
  Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from april 3, 2003, through october 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle. The affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag or pusher axle the gross axle weight rating, suitable tire and rim information, and recommended tire pressure information. Without this information, the vehicles do not comply with the requirements of 49 c.F.R. Part 567, "certification."
  peterbilt will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the certification labels missing the necessary information. The recall is expected to begin in january 2014. Customers can contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 1113-f.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 74866 [USA]: Reduction in braking capacity could increase the risk of a crash.
  Paccar is recalling 130 my 2005-2007 kenworth c500, t800, w900, and peterbilt models 357 and 379 tractor trailers equipped with fabco slack adjusters on sisu axles. The slack adjusters may fail as a result of a fatigue crack rendering the slack adjuster inoperative. This could reduce braking effectiveness.
  dealers will inspect and replace the slack adjusters free of charge. The recall began on march 21, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
  kenworth recall no. 08kw2 and peterbilt recall no. 208c.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 43561 [USA]: The absence of this air hose could adversely affect the drive axle brake performance while a trailer is being pulled, resulting in longer stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
  On certain non-abs equipped trucks, an air hose between the tractor protection valve and the back of the cab bulkhead was omitted.
  peterbilt will inspect the air hose plumbing of the drive axle brake system and make the necessary repairs. The recall began on february 22, 2007. Owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
  peterbilt recall no. 107b.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 51319 [USA]: Given the purpose and functionality of this service tool, this series of events would only occur in a service facility and could pose a hazard if the truck were to unexpectedly move or the engine to start without any warning, possibly causing personal injury.
  On certain trucks, when using a cummins electronic icon service tool 2.2, an unintended engine start will occur.
  cummins is conducting this recall (please see 06e063000) and will replace the icon service tool 2.2 with a new icon service tool 2.3 free of charge. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
  peterbilt recall no. 706b. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 60358 [USA]: The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
  On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
  caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
  kenworth recall no. 05kw7 and peterbilt recall no. 1205e.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236(tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 36795 [USA]: This could cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
  On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
  dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. The recall began on june 10, 2005, with letters being mailed to peterbilt owners; and on june 17, 2005, for kenworth owners. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth at 425-828-5440.
  peterbilt recall no. 405-b and kenworth recall no. 05kw3.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 2015095 [Canada]: Label
  Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of canada motor vehicle safety standard 120 - tire selection and rims. The tire information label may indicate incorrect tire pressure, understated by 5 psi, or a tire/rim/inflation pressure combination for which the maximum gawr is slightly below the gawr of the vehicle. Underinflated tires may not be capable of supporting the maximum load as reflected by the gawr and gvwr specified on the certification label, which could cause tire failure resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: manufacturer will mail new tire and rims certification label.

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• Recall 2013420 [Canada]: Label
  On certain trucks manufactured with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle, the compliance label may be missing the tag or pusher gross axle weight rating (gawr), suitable tire and rim information, and recommended tire inflation pressure information. Correction: owners will be provided with updated labels and installation instructions.

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• Recall 2009247 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain vehicles equipped with a caterpillar c15 engine, the variable valve actuation (vva) oil line may wear against the p-clip retaining the oil line. An oil leak could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: caterpillar dealers will replace the vva oil line with an updated version.

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• Recall 2005127 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain vehicles, the rear suspension transverse beam castings were not made to specifications. If a casting were to break when the vehicle is in motion, parts could become projectiles with potential to cause property damage, personal injury or death. Also, the transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface causing sparks that could ignite a fire. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transverse beams.

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• Recall 2005402 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain vehicles equipped with a caterpillar engine, the variable valve actuation oil line (vva line) used on 6 cylinder, 15l turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel engines may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not oriented correctly. Oil line wear may cause an oil leak and a potential fire hazard. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the vva line.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

2005 peterbilt 379, unit 1 was traveling eastbound on the ohio turnpike in the middle lane when his truck caught fire from underneath the front hood near the engine. Unit 1 then drove to the south side of the shoulder where he put the fire out. *bf oil leaked from underneath the hood. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0302-90)*jb

2005 peterbilt 379 conventional, drive shaft broke from truck onto the roadway and another vehicle struck it. *bf ohio traffic crash report # 10-0279-90 updated 05/03/10 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 peterbilt conventional 379. The contact noticed that the fan hub was fractured. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified. Approximately two years earlier, the fan hub was replaced but became fractured again. The vehicle was at an authorized dealer being repaired. The current mileages was 490,000 and the failure mileage was 200,000.

2005 peterbilt 379 caught fire. Consumer heard a hissing noise and pulled over and notice the tires were on fire. *nj the driver noticed smoke coming from the drive axles. Ohio traffic report # 10-0196-89 updated 04/15/10 *bf

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 peterbilt 379 tractor. While driving approximately 65 mph on normal road conditions. There was a strong odor of fuel coming from outside of the vehicle. The fuel pressure gauge displayed fluctuated readings. The vehicle was able to continue in operation. Suddenly, the driver pulled over to the side of the road and exited the vehicle. The vehicle was engulfed in massive flames. The fire and police department were called to the scene. The vehicle was towed and completely destroyed. The failure mileage was 350,000. The vin was unavailable. Updated 11/16/10. *lj

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, fuel leaked from the fuel tank. There were no obvious road hazards. The vehicle was seen by a dealer for inspection. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.