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2008 Peterbilt 335 and Peterbilt 340 recall: tie rod assembly

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on July 19, 2007. It covers about 66 vehicles.

vehicles affected
66
reported
Jul 19, 2007
owners notified
Aug 22, 2007

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong
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.
Risk
The electrical arcing could potentially ignite a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
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 number 07V321000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 07V321000

Is there a recall on the 2008 Peterbilt 335 and Peterbilt 340 tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 07V321000, reported on July 19, 2007, covers about 66 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V321000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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