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1XPFDU9X14N824778
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
PETERBILT
Vehicle Model
378
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
1XPFDU9X*4N
Manufacturer Name
PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
Model Year
2004
Plant City
MADISON
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company Name
Peterbilt
Plant State
TENNESSEE
Note
GVWR (lbs): 47,001-57,000
Body Class
Truck-Tractor
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Cab Type
MDHD: Conventional
Drive Type
6x4
Brake System Type
Air
Engine Model
C12/C13
Engine Manufacturer
Caterpillar
VIN Breakdown
1XP
World Manufacturer Identifier
FDU9X
Vehicle Descriptor Section
1
Check Digit
4N824778
Vehicle Identifier Section
Safety Recalls (3 Found)
Total Recalls
3
Vehicle
2004 PETERBILT 378
Source
NHTSA Database
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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 inform...
Consequence:
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 P
Campaign: 13V593000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
ON CERTAIN NON-ABS EQUIPPED TRUCKS, AN AIR HOSE BETWEEN THE TRACTOR PROTECTION VALVE AND THE BACK OF THE CAB BULKHEAD WAS OMITTED.
Consequence:
THE ABSENCE OF THIS AIR HOSE COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE DRIVE AXLE BRAKE PERFORMANCE WHILE A TRAILER IS BEING PULLED, RESULTING IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
PETERBILT WILL INSPECT THE AIR HOSE PLUMBING OF THE DRIVE AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM AND MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.
Campaign: 07V044000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.
Consequence:
THE OIL LINE MAY BE CUT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND A POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy:
CATERPILLAR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH PACCAR, WILL BE CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CALL CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-6496, KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440,
Campaign: 05V570000
Owner Complaints (1)
Total Complaints
1
Crashes Reported
0
Injuries Reported
0
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) LOW ENGINE HEAT AND COOLANT LEAKING FROM OIL COOLER, STARTED ON COLD DAY BACK DECEMBER 14TH 2009, TOOK TRUCK TO DEALERSHIP. WANTED OIL COOLER RESEALED AND T..."
ODI #10318340
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