Vehicle recall 00V029000 · February 3, 2000
1997-1998 Peterbilt Peterbilt
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped equipped with 1998 caterpillar 3406E engines.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped equipped with 1998 caterpillar 3406E engines. The routing of the caterpillar fuel lines and peterbilt engine wiring can cause rubbing on the fuel line.
- Consequence
- This condition can result in fire in the engine compartment.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the wiring and, if there is evidence of rubbing, the electrical harness and/or fuel lines will be replaced and routed correctly.
- Notes
- Owner notification began March 1, 2000.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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 00V029000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 3, 2000
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 200-C
- Owner notification
- March 1, 2000
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,750
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peterbilt Peterbilt (1997-1998): 1998, 1997
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