1996 Peterbilt 377 Recalls

All 1996 Peterbilt 377 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

November 25th, 1997
Recalled Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Recall Date
November 25th, 1997
Units Effected
470
NHTSA Campaign Number: 97V196003
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 1996
Manufactured End Date: February 28th, 1997
Date of Owner Notification: December 18th, 1997

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.

Consequence Summary:
CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 1997. 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 PACCAR AT 1-425-468-7356.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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