Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #15V740000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V740000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting model year 2009-2010 peterbilt 340, 2010, 2012, and 2015-2016 peterbilt 337, 2010 peterbilt 335, 2011-2016 peterbilt 348, 2009 and 2011-2016 peterbilt 365, 2009 and 2012-2013 peterbilt 386, 2009-2015 peterbilt 388, 2015-2016 peterbilt 389, and 2015 peterbilt 567 auto hauler vehicles Includes 1,876 affected units, Trucks can Exceed Speed Rating of Front Tires, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2009-2010 peterbilt 340, 2010, 2012, and 2015-2016 peterbilt 337, 2010 peterbilt 335, 2011-2016 peterbilt 348, 2009 and 2011-2016 peterbilt 365, 2009 and 2012-2013 peterbilt 386, 2009-2015 peterbilt 388, 2015-2016 peterbilt 389, and 2015 peterbilt 567 auto hauler vehicles

Defect Summary

Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 peterbilt 340, 2010, 2012, and 2015-2016 peterbilt 337, 2010 peterbilt 335, 2011-2016 peterbilt 348, 2009 and 2011-2016 peterbilt 365, 2009 and 2012-2013 peterbilt 386, 2009-2015 peterbilt 388, 2015-2016 peterbilt 389, and 2015 peterbilt 567 auto hauler vehicles. the affected trucks are equipped with michelin 295/60r22.5 xza-2 front tires that have a speed rating less than the vehicle is governed to.

Corrective Action

Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine's vehicle speed parameters to limit the maximum vehicle speed to the tire speed rating, free of charge. the recall began on january 4, 2016. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. paccar's number for this recall is 1115p.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V740000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2015-11-09T00:00:00
Subject: Trucks can exceed speed rating of front tires
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 1,876

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 1115P
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 peterbilt 340, 2010, 2012, and 2015-2016 peterbilt 337, 2010 peterbilt 335, 2011-2016 peterbilt 348, 2009 and 2011-2016 peterbilt 365, 2009 and 2012-2013 peterbilt 386, 2009-2015 peterbilt 388, 2015-2016 peterbilt 389, and 2015 peterbilt 567 auto hauler vehicles. the affected trucks are equipped with michelin 295/60r22.5 xza-2 front tires that have a speed rating less than the vehicle is governed to.
Consequence Summary: Higher vehicle speeds and other factors such as tire load and road temperatures may result in premature tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine's vehicle speed parameters to limit the maximum vehicle speed to the tire speed rating, free of charge. the recall began on january 4, 2016. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. paccar's number for this recall is 1115p.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 29.58

Metadata

SID: row-hr8t~5ndw_jhnu
NHTSA ID: 15V740000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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