1998 PETERBILT PeterbiltPeterbilt Peterbilt 1998

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1998 PETERBILT Peterbilt, manufacturered by Paccar Inc..

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
PETERBILT1F9298 1F9299
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the 1998 PETERBILT Peterbilt produced?
     - The 1998 PETERBILT Peterbilt is produced in Bellevue Wa, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the 1998 PETERBILT Peterbilt?
     - There are 3 recall(s) for the 1998 PETERBILT Peterbilt, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls

  • Recall 6931 [USA]: This condition can result in fire in the engine compartment.

  • Recall 10038 [USA]: This condition would cause decreased braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11257 [USA]: This condition can lead to an out of roundness condition causing separation of the tire from the wheel.

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Recalls are also available on the Complaints page
Bulletins

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

  • 02-160 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Information only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high no trouble found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
  • 32-015 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information only: this bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplet
  • 11-001 - POWER TRAIN: Information only: hendrickson softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
  • 32-016 - EQUIPMENT: Information only: proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
  • 01-075 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Information only: this bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the a/c compressor.
  • 34-077 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Information only: proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
  • 13-049 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Information: bendix acom software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error. Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until bendix introduces new version.
  • 03-064 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information - recommended practices for updating esa software
  • SB-10-08 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: This bulletin is to notify dealers of a cummins engine campaign that updates the software for certain isx and ism cummins engines built between 01/01/07 and 12/31/07. This for engines only and truck build dates. *pe
  • 9803304981 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles may experience a sticking purge valve. *yc
Known Recall Investigations

  • Front axle bearing failure investigation # PE02091

    The companies involved in this matter are:skf (hub mfr), arvinmeritor (front axle mfr), and paccar, the corporate headquarters for kenworth and peterbilt, ( manufacturers of class viii tractor-trailers).Skf identified manufacturing defects for specific build dates on front axle hub and bearings (wheel bearings) supplied to arvin meritor.As a result, arvinmeritor notified paccar who in turn notified their truck divisions of the defective units.As a result, 220 trucks are being recalled by paccar for defective front axle wheel bearings which may fail in such a way that a wheel separation or wheel bearing fire occurs.See attached summary report and defect reports for additional details.

Recall investigations are also available on the Complaints page
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20030225

My complaint concerns nhtsa's apparent focus on suvs, when there is a much greater danger on the highways. 18 wheel trucks. In good weather, tractor trailer accidents occur weekly near little rock, frequently killing people and always blocking the interstate for long periods. In bad weather, as we experienced this week, these trucks continue operating on slippery roads with complete disregard for cars or the people inside. Jack-knifed trucks blocked traffic for over 6 hours in freezing temperatures in a single incident on i-30 south of little rock yesterday. I ask nhtsa to force more attention on this matter... To develop reasonable speed limits that lower in rainy weather, and perhaps stop truck traffic when snow or ice is on the highway. Perhaps there should be a requirement to keep these vehicles in the right lane only... And perhaps nhtsa can find a way to use revenue from large trucks to finance a separate lane... Built to handle the greater weight on new interstate highways. I realize this may not be so great a problem in all locations, but little rock is where interstates 40 and 30 meet. [xxx] near all trucks in the southern half of the us must travel through these highways. Thanks for your assistance.*jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

For a complete list of all consumer complaints and OBD II codes, see the Complaints page

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