2015 Peterbilt 388 — Tires
Published December 31, 2015 · Recall initiated: December 31, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V889000, published December 31, 2015. Recalling firm: PACCAR Incorporated; 2015 Peterbilt 388 — Tires.
What's the hazard
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt model 388 vehicles manufactured from January 28, 2014, through February 3, 2014. The affected vehicles were built with Michelin MN295/60 R22.5 XZA front tires and 8.25" wheels and were certified to a GAWR greater than the maximum 12,350 lbs allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars.
What to do
Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 8.25" front wheels with 9.00" wheels and re-program the maximum vehicle speed to the appropriate settings, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's recall campaign number for this recall is 1115Q.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PETERBILT
- Model
- 388
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Lot
- 2015 PETERBILT 388
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Peterbilt 388 — Tires recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V889000 on December 31, 2015. Reported hazard: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt model 388 vehicles manufactured from January 28, 2014, through February 3, 2014. The affected vehicles were built with Michelin MN295/60 R22.5 XZA front tires and 8.25" wheels and were certified to a GAWR greater than the maximum 12,350 lbs allowed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars.
What should I do if I have this product?
Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 8.25" front wheels with 9.00" wheels and re-program the maximum vehicle speed to the appropriate settings, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's recall campaign number for this recall is 1115Q.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PETERBILT. Model: 388.