Recall 03V288000: 2003 Peterbilt 379 and 4 other models

Report received

Aug 6, 2003

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

132vehicles

Model years

2003

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

On certain heavy duty trucks, the locking tab that locks the outer spindle nut onto the spindle was not engaged or properly bent over.

Possible consequence

Failure to properly engage the locking feature into the nut could cause the nut to loosen which will eventually cause the wheel bearing to over heat and fail if undetected. If the loose nut is not detected, the outer end (tire, wheel and hub assembly) could become separated from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the hubs to determine if the locking tabs are properly bent. If the locking tabs are not bent, then dealers will inspect the appropriate components for premature wear and replace such components as required and properly secure the retaining nut by bending over the locking tab. Owner notification began september 17, 2003. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

Affected model years

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

• 2003 Kenworth T3000 complaints
• 2003 Peterbilt 3300 complaints
• 2003 Peterbilt 3570 complaints
• 2003 Peterbilt 3780 complaints
• 2003 Peterbilt 3793 complaints