2004-2013 Peterbilt 357, Peterbilt 365 and others recall: labels

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on November 25, 2013. It covers about 561 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 561
reported: Nov 25, 2013
owners notified: Feb 10, 2014

Equipment: other: labels

What is wrong: Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle. The affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag or pusher axle the gross axle weight rating, suitable tire and rim information, and recommended tire pressure information. Without this information, the vehicles do not comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: As a result, the axles may be overloaded or the wrong tires could be installed or the tires could be improperly inflated. All of these issues increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Peterbilt will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the certification labels missing the necessary information. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Customers can contact Peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4000. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 1113-F.

Recall number 13V593000

Affected vehicles

Peterbilt 357 2004-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Peterbilt 365 2004-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Peterbilt 367 2004-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Peterbilt 378 2004-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Peterbilt 379 2004-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Peterbilt 385 2004-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Peterbilt 386 2004-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Peterbilt 388 2004-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Peterbilt 389 2004-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Questions about recall 13V593000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2013 Peterbilt 357, Peterbilt 365 and others labels?

Yes. Recall 13V593000, reported on November 25, 2013, covers about 561 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V593000?

Peterbilt will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the certification labels missing the necessary information. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Customers can contact Peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4000. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 1113-F.

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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