# Service bulletin FRN215\-3

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10195273
- Published by NHTSA: 2021\-06\-07
- Manufacturer's number: FRN215\-3
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-11\-13
- NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

## NHTSA's summary

HVAC \- Sleeper Heater O\-ring Coolant Leak Phase 2 \- Peterbilt has determined that vehicles built between 08/01/2013 and 08/01/2014 and were manufactured fwith a sleeper heater may have sleeper heater o\-rings that are incompatible with the extended\-life coolant \(ELC\) usedin the PACCAR heating systems and may develop leaks.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10195273-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10195273-9999.pdf)

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## Components

Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 PETERBILT 210
- 2015 PETERBILT 220
- 2015 PETERBILT 320
- 2015 PETERBILT 325
- 2015 PETERBILT 330
- 2015 PETERBILT 337
- 2015 PETERBILT 348
- 2015 PETERBILT 357
- 2015 PETERBILT 365
- 2015 PETERBILT 367
- 2015 PETERBILT 378
- 2015 PETERBILT 379
- 2015 PETERBILT 382
- 2015 PETERBILT 384
- 2015 PETERBILT 385
- 2015 PETERBILT 386
- 2015 PETERBILT 387
- 2015 PETERBILT 388
- 2015 PETERBILT 389
- 2015 PETERBILT 520
- 2015 PETERBILT 567
- 2015 PETERBILT 579
- 2015 PETERBILT 587

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [15V309000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V309000.md), 2015-05-26: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- [2015211](/recalls/tc/2015211.md), 2015-05-15: Engine
- [2014046](/recalls/tc/2014046.md), 2014-02-19: Engine
- [14V086000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V086000.md), 2014-02-18: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [P001](/bulletins/11037541.md), 2026-09-29, Service bulletin: ENGINE. "Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."
- [32\-025](/bulletins/11010926.md), 2024-12-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Info Only Unnecessary starter replacements can result from customer complaints regarding engine starting issues. A new Starter Troubleshooting Guide has been created to provide a comprehensive list of starting system checks, which should reduce unnecessary starter replacements and associated warranty claims. Engine starting system warranty claims now require a completed Starter Checklist, a Battery Pack Midtronics Report, and a Cable Drop Midtronics Report. Claims filed without these documents may be denied.
- [01\-079](/bulletins/10238387.md), 2023-07-05, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; VISIBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Fix\-as\-Fail \- HVAC Intermittently Stops Blowing Cold Air
- [E271](/bulletins/10198760.md), 2021-07-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. An engine software update is required to resolve OBD system readiness, DEF doser diagnostics, and otherOBD system software related issues.
- [32\-018](/bulletins/10188468.md), 2021-03-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Non\-Safety Campaign – Chassis with the City Horn option may generate unexpected alerts. A VECU software update is available to resolve the issue.
- [43\-067](/bulletins/10177019.md), 2020-07-03, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. 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.
- [18PBB](/bulletins/10174764.md), 2020-05-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Safety Recall Bulletin: Updated with permanent repair path for phase 1 vehicles. The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 18V368. Non compliance to FMVSS and CMVSS 121 and 136. Resolution is to Reflash software.
- [20 PBC](/bulletins/10174762.md), 2020-05-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT. Safety Recall Interim Bulletin: The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 20V199 Non compliance to FMVSS and CMVSS 121 and 136. Resolution is to Reflash software.
- [01\-075](/bulletins/10168703.md), 2019-12-04, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air\-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
- [TIB43\-062](/bulletins/10165583.md), 2019-10-04, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Information Only – This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board \(CARB\) Periodic Smoke Inspection Program \(PSIP\) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program \(HDVIP\).

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