Recall 15V-740: 2010 Peterbilt 335, 2010, 2012, 2015–2016 Peterbilt 337 and 7 more
PACCAR Incorporated recall for tires, reported to NHTSA on Nov 9, 2015, covering about 1,876 vehicles.
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Peterbilt 340, 2010, 2012, and 2015-2016 Peterbilt 337, 2010 Peterbilt 335, 2011-2016 Peterbilt 348, 2009 and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 365, 2009 and 2012-2013 Peterbilt 386, 2009-2015 Peterbilt 388, 2015-2016 Peterbilt 389, and 2015 Peterbilt 567 auto hauler vehicles. The affected trucks are equipped with Michelin 295/60R22.5 XZA-2 front tires that have a speed rating less than the vehicle is governed to.
The risk
Higher vehicle speeds and other factors such as tire load and road temperatures may result in premature tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine's vehicle speed parameters to limit the maximum vehicle speed to the tire speed rating, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 1115P.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | PACCAR Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Component | Tires |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 15V740000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt 335 | 2010 | All years |
| Peterbilt 337 | 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Peterbilt 340 | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Peterbilt 348 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Peterbilt 365 | 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Peterbilt 386 | 2009, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Peterbilt 388 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 | All years |
| Peterbilt 389 | 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Peterbilt 567 | 2015 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V-740?
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Peterbilt 340, 2010, 2012, and 2015-2016 Peterbilt 337, 2010 Peterbilt 335, 2011-2016 Peterbilt 348, 2009 and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 365, 2009 and 2012-2013 Peterbilt 386, 2009-2015 Peterbilt 388, 2015-2016 Peterbilt 389, and 2015 Peterbilt 567 auto hauler vehicles. The affected trucks are equipped with Michelin 295/60R22.5 XZA-2 front tires that have a speed rating less than the vehicle is governed to.
How is recall 15V-740 fixed?
Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine's vehicle speed parameters to limit the maximum vehicle speed to the tire speed rating, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 1115P.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.