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Recall campaign00V029000

Recall 00V029000: 1997–1998 Peterbilt Peterbilt

Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Report received
Feb 3, 2000
Manufacturer
Paccar, incorporated
Potentially affected
9,750vehicles
Model years
1997–1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped equipped with 1998 caterpillar 3406e engines. The routing of the caterpillar fuel lines and peterbilt engine wiring can cause rubbing on the fuel line.

Possible consequence

This condition can result in fire in the engine compartment.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the wiring and, if there is evidence of rubbing, the electrical harness and/or fuel lines will be replaced and routed correctly.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.