Recall 07V033000: 2006 Peterbilt 379 and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 6, 2007

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

164vehicles

Model years

2006

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 trucks, the fifth wheel king pin release air valve internal spool was installed backwards. The air option of the king pin release system would be inoperable. To correct this situation in production, the vehicle's air lines were mistakenly reversed rather than replacing the valve.

Possible consequence

There is a possibility that the king pin can release without the driver's knowledge. When this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the functionality of the king pin release system and suspect valve. If any vehicles have a non-conforming valve or incorrect plumbing, it will be replaced and re-plumbed. The recall began on february 28, 2007. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

Affected model years

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

• 2006 Peterbilt 3792 complaints
• 2006 Peterbilt 3870 complaints