Service bulletin 02-152
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10167115 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2019-11-04 |
| Manufacturer's number | 02-152 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2019-10-30 |
| NHTSA component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
NHTSA's summary
Fix as Fail: Certain model 579 trucks manufactured between September 5, 2014 and May 25, 2018 may have a faux door panel on the fairing with an insufficient weld that could result in the panel loosening. Resolution is to replace the applicable door panel upon failure.
The document
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Components
Body and frame
| PETERBILT 579 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
|---|
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 32-019 | 2023-03-01. Service bulletin. Fix As Fail – Chassis that were manufactured with certain battery cable routing brackets may experience rubbing or chafing of the battery cables. |
|---|---|
| 04-019 | 2022-05-05. Service bulletin. A roof fairing reinforcement kit increases structural support for one-piece 579 roof fairings that are experiencing fatigue from external forces such as reverse towing. |
| 02-161 | 2021-05-05. Service bulletin. Non-Safety Campaign- Chassis Fairings become loose and rattle. |
| 02-158 | 2020-09-03. Service bulletin. Fix as Fail: Peterbilt has determined that certain model 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks, built between 4/13/2010 and 3/16/2020 and equipped with a flush mounted battery box, utilized rubber washers that could rub through and cause the aluminum box mounting tabs to rub directly on the steel frame brackets. This could result in cracked battery box mounting angles. Resolution is to add the reinforcement bracket(s) to affected vehicles. |
| 43-067 | 2020-07-03. Service bulletin. Fix as Fail: For all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with Side-of-Cab (“SOC”) exhaust and built from 03/6/2006 to 1/20/2020, the clamps that secure the SOC exhaust stacks may not be tightened properly. This may allow the exhaust stack to rotate and contact the cab or sleeper. |
| 43-066 | 2020-04-07. Service bulletin. DEF tank covers may become loose and potentially crack on vehicles built before October 2019 with DEF tank part number M86-6221-003**(TANK-DEF MEDIUM ASSY) and M86-6222-003**(TANK-DEF LARGE, ASSY). Resolution is to resolve the vibration on the tank cover by adding bottom tank washers. |
| 02-150 | 2019-09-05. Service bulletin. Fix as Fail Vehicles equipped with chassis fairings may have battery box openings that allow debris to enter the box. A battery box closeout has been designed and when installed will prevent debris from entering the battery box. |
| 45-060 | 2019-09-05. Service bulletin. Non-Safety Campaign Vehicles were built with a ladder bracket to aide in the routing of engine harnesses could potentially cause damage to the engine harness and must be removed. |
| RN-113-1 | 2013-05-08. Service bulletin. PETERBILT: A DESIGN CHANGE, FOR HOOD LATCH AREA, PROVIDING REINFORCEMENT OF INSTALLED HOOD FAILING TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS ON SOME TRUCKS. MODEL 579. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE |