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2010-2015 Peterbilt 337, Peterbilt 348 and others recall: electrical system

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on May 29, 2014. It covers about 1,705 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,705
reported
May 29, 2014
owners notified
Aug 4, 2014
related complaints
4

Electrical system

What is wrong
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Peterbilt 579, 388, 384, 367, 365, 348, and 337 trucks manufactured October 30, 2009, through May 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, if power is interrupted to the seat electronic control unit (ECU), such as when the fuse for that circuit blows, the side air bag would be disabled but there will not be a warning lamp indicator to notify the operator of the malfunction.
Risk
Without a warning of a problem existing in the side air bag system, the driver may continue to operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury from the side air bag not deploying in the event of a rollover.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness to correct them problem, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 514-F.

Recall number 14V283000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about electrical problems.

2012 Peterbilt 3372013 Peterbilt 3372014 Peterbilt 3372015 Peterbilt 3372012 Peterbilt 3482013 Peterbilt 3482014 Peterbilt 3482015 Peterbilt 3482012 Peterbilt 3652013 Peterbilt 3652014 Peterbilt 3652015 Peterbilt 365

Questions about recall 14V283000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2015 Peterbilt 337, Peterbilt 348 and others electrical system?

Yes. Recall 14V283000, reported on May 29, 2014, covers about 1,705 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V283000?

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness to correct them problem, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 514-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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