2018 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 22V461000 · 1 units potentially affected · filed Jun 28, 2022
What's wrong
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling one 2018 Peterbilt 348 fire truck. The Dana D-series axle steering arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
Why it matters
Steering arm fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace and tighten the steer arm fasteners, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-800-443-8851. Custom Fire's number for this recall is 22V277.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V461000
- Manufacturer no.
- 22V277
- Manufacturer
- Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
- Units affected
- 1
- Report received
- Jun 28, 2022
- Owner letters
- Nov 8, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
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