Front: anchorageRecall 01V-054 · Peterbilt vehicles

PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 01V-054 covers 6,623 Peterbilt vehicles for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on February 22, 2001.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected6,6234 models

ReportedFeb 22, 2001Owners notified Mar 19, 2001

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 01V054000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE SEAT OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

The fix

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.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Peterbilt 3301996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Peterbilt 3571996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Peterbilt 3781996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Peterbilt 3851996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Built from January 1, 1996 to January 31, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.