Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #07V321000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V321000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 66 affected units, RADIATOR TIE ROD INSTALLATION, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain medium duty vehicles, the right side stabilizing rod, which spans the cooling module and the right frame rail bracket, was inadvertently designed too close in proximity to the alternator positive electrical terminal post. in the event the protective rubber boot on the terminal post was removed or cracked and the engine mounts allowed the engine to rock, electrical arcing could occur between the radiator tie rod hardware on the frame side and the alternator terminal post while the engine is running.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the right radiator tie rod and corresponding mounting bracket with a longer radiator tie and different mounting bracket which will adequately space apart the tie rod mounting hardware and mounting bracket free of charge. the recall began on august 22, 2007. owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V321000

Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2007-07-19T00:00:00

Subject: Radiator tie rod installation

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 66

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 707H

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain medium duty vehicles, the right side stabilizing rod, which spans the cooling module and the right frame rail bracket, was inadvertently designed too close in proximity to the alternator positive electrical terminal post. in the event the protective rubber boot on the terminal post was removed or cracked and the engine mounts allowed the engine to rock, electrical arcing could occur between the radiator tie rod hardware on the frame side and the alternator terminal post while the engine is running.

Consequence Summary: The electrical arcing could potentially ignite a fire in the engine compartment.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the right radiator tie rod and corresponding mounting bracket with a longer radiator tie and different mounting bracket which will adequately space apart the tie rod mounting hardware and mounting bracket free of charge. the recall began on august 22, 2007. owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 07V321000

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