Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #01V131000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V131000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 1,449 affected units, PACCAR/RFIM ELECTRICAL, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. these vehicles are equipped with peterbilt's smartgage system containing a reduced function interface module (rfim). this module receives data from various components/systems on the vehicle then sends the information to a microprocessor. a manufacturing defect in the rfim's can allow water to penetrate into the pressure block portion of the module, causing an electrical short in the pressure transducer connector.

Corrective Action

The rfim date code will be inspected and all rfim's built prior to september 9, 2000 will be replaced. owner notification began june 13, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V131000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2001-04-13T00:00:00
Subject: Paccar/rfim electrical
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 1,449

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 401-D
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. these vehicles are equipped with peterbilt's smartgage system containing a reduced function interface module (rfim). this module receives data from various components/systems on the vehicle then sends the information to a microprocessor. a manufacturing defect in the rfim's can allow water to penetrate into the pressure block portion of the module, causing an electrical short in the pressure transducer connector.
Consequence Summary: This results in an erroneous air pressure reading on the gauge in the dash.
Corrective Action: The rfim date code will be inspected and all rfim's built prior to september 9, 2000 will be replaced. owner notification began june 13, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-uegh_3kzz~uwur
NHTSA ID: 01V131000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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