Service bulletin 43-078
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10235708 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2023-05-05 |
| Manufacturer's number | 43-078 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2023-04-04 |
| NHTSA component | STRUCTURE |
NHTSA's summary
All Model 389X chassis with 7” exhaust pipes need silicone sealant applied
The document
The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.
Components
Body and frame
| PETERBILT 389 | 2022, 2023 |
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Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
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| 02-168 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. Information Only - Rear axle Quarter Fenders with less than two inches of clearance between the top of the quarter fender and the bottom of the trailer/equipment are susceptible to damage. The lack of clearance could result in cracked/broken quarter fenders or complete separation if undetected or un-remedied. |