Custom Fire Recalls One 2018 Peterbilt 348 Fire Truck for Steering Defect
Custom Fire Apparatus is recalling one 2018 Peterbilt 348 fire truck because steering arm fasteners may fail, potentially causing loss of steering control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering arm fasteners) that can result in loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling one 2018 Peterbilt 348 fire truck. The recall addresses a defect in the Dana D-series axle steering arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle. These fasteners may fail, which can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Owners of the affected vehicle should contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-800-443-8851 to schedule a repair. Dealers will replace and tighten the steer arm fasteners free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed on November 8, 2022. Custom Fire's internal recall number 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 visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- CUSTOM FIRE PETERBILT 348
- Brand
- CUSTOM FIRE
- Manufacturer
- Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Fire Truck
- Affected units
- 1
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- PETERBILT 348
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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