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1XPFDU9X66N881366
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*6N
Manufacturer Name
PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
Model Year
2006
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
6
Check Digit
6N881366
Vehicle Identifier Section
Safety Recalls (6 Found)
Total Recalls
6
Vehicle
2006 PETERBILT 378
Source
NHTSA Database
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire ...
Consequence:
If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) load listed without experi
Remedy:
Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected Tire and Rim certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591
Campaign: 15V132000
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
Owner Complaints (1)
Total Complaints
1
Crashes Reported
0
Injuries Reported
0
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
"CRACKED FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS. DISCOVERED CRACKED ROTORS DURING ROUTINE TIRE CHANGE. ROTOR MANUFACTURER AWARE OF PROBLEM. DANA CORPORATION, AXLE MANUFACTURER, AWARE OF PROBLEM, BENDIX REPRESENTATIVE AWARE OF PROBLEM. WE ARE HAVING GREST DIFFICUL..."
ODI #10200891
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