Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #15V889000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V889000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting model year 2015 peterbilt model 388 vehicles manufactured from january 28, 2014, through february 3, 2014 Includes 15 affected units, Incorrect Load Range/FMVSS 120, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015 peterbilt model 388 vehicles manufactured from january 28, 2014, through february 3, 2014
Defect Summary
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2015 peterbilt model 388 vehicles manufactured from january 28, 2014, through february 3, 2014. the affected vehicles were built with michelin mn295/60 r22.5 xza front tires and 8.25" wheels and were certified to a gawr greater than the maximum 12,350 lbs allowed. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Corrective Action
Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 8.25" front wheels with 9.00" wheels and re-program the maximum vehicle speed to the appropriate settings, free of charge. the recall began on january 14, 2016. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. paccar's recall campaign number for this recall is 1115q.