| Make : PETERBILT | Model : 330 | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19990412 - 20010604 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V179000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010622 | Date Received by ODI: 20010605 | Date Added to Database: 20010605 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 601-G | ||
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 52500 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A CHANGE IN THE INTERNAL LINKAGE OF CERTAIN CAB DOORS HAS CREATED A POSSIBLE BINDING CONDITION. |
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Consequence:
IF THE LINKAGE BINDS, FULL ENGAGEMENT OF THE DOOR LATCH MAY NOT OCCUR, ALLOWING THE DOOR TO OPEN INADVERTENTLY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE DOOR LINKAGE TO CORRECT THE POTENTIAL OF BINDING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4000. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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