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Peterbilt 398 recalls by model year

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0 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2008 to 2008 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

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Peterbilt 398 model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
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Recall history

1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

07V409000 · Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly

Reported: 2007-09-10 (September 10, 2007) · Model years: 2008

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.

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