Peterbilt 348

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULEUS

    An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCHUS

    Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment. Vehicles with standard transmissions may experience unexpected movement, which may result in personal injury or a crash.

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    SEAT BELTSUS

    If the seat belt anchor pulls away, the seat occupant may not be properly secured in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHUS

    If the brake lights do not illuminate when the brakes are applied, other drivers will be unaware the vehicle is stopping, which can increase the risk of a crash.

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    TIRESUS

    A partial tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTSUS

    If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYUS

    Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVEUS

    UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FAILING TO GIVE PROPER WARNING TO OTHER DRIVERS.

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    STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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    TIRESUS

    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.

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    STEERING:COLUMNUS

    If the steering column separates from the mating yoke, loss of steering control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGSUS

    Without a warning of a problem existing in the side air bag system, the driver may continue to operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury from the side air bag not deploying in the event of a rollover.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFTUS

    If the rear axle output shaft fractures, the shaft or interaxle driveline could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYUS

    The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBERUS

    The pressure plate may tear the diaphragm, causing a loss of air pressure and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERINGUS

    A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHUS

    AN UNINTENDED LATCH CLOSURE CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)US

    An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEAT BELTSUS

    If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.