Recall 01V054000: 1996–2001 Peterbilt 378 and 2 other models

Report received

Feb 22, 2001

Manufacturer

Paccar, incorporated

Potentially affected

6,623vehicles

Model years

1996–2001

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: class 7 and class 8 vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 207, "seating system," and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." some fasteners used to attach the shoulder belt anchor bracket to the cab structure were omitted during production.

Possible consequence

In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt anchorage may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Dealers will add the necessary fasteners. Owner notification began march 19, 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.

Affected model years

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

• 1996 Peterbilt 3300 complaints
• 1997 Peterbilt 3300 complaints
• 1998 Peterbilt 3300 complaints
• 1999 Peterbilt 3301 complaints
• 2000 Peterbilt 3300 complaints
• 2001 Peterbilt 3300 complaints
• 1996 Peterbilt 3570 complaints
• 1997 Peterbilt 3570 complaints
• 1998 Peterbilt 3570 complaints
• 1999 Peterbilt 3570 complaints
• 2000 Peterbilt 35719 complaints
• 2001 Peterbilt 3570 complaints
• 1996 Peterbilt 3781 complaints
• 1997 Peterbilt 3780 complaints
• 1998 Peterbilt 3780 complaints
• 1999 Peterbilt 3780 complaints
• 2000 Peterbilt 3780 complaints
• 2001 Peterbilt 3780 complaints