Recall 07V269000: 2005–2008 Peterbilt 386 and 4 other models

Report received

Jun 26, 2007

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

9,571vehicles

Model years

2005–2008

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 removable tow hitch ,when used to tow or lift a vehicle, can fail due to defective material in the tow hitch.

Possible consequence

If the tow hitch assembly fails while a vehicle is being towed or lifted, it may cause an accident that could result in personal injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tow pin assembly free of charge. The recall began on september 4, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

Affected model years

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

• 2005 Kenworth T20000 complaints
• 2006 Kenworth T20007 complaints
• 2007 Kenworth T200012 complaints
• 2008 Kenworth T20002 complaints
• 2005 Kenworth T6004 complaints
• 2006 Kenworth T6001 complaints
• 2007 Kenworth T6001 complaints
• 2008 Kenworth T6001 complaints
• 2005 Kenworth T6600 complaints
• 2006 Kenworth T6600 complaints
• 2007 Kenworth T6600 complaints
• 2008 Kenworth T6602 complaints
• 2005 Kenworth T8003 complaints
• 2006 Kenworth T8004 complaints
• 2007 Kenworth T8001 complaints
• 2008 Kenworth T8001 complaints
• 2005 Peterbilt 3861 complaints
• 2006 Peterbilt 3860 complaints
• 2007 Peterbilt 3861 complaints
• 2008 Peterbilt 3864 complaints