2018 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2018 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2018 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Arm (steering)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Fuel rail (fuel system)
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Peterbilt 348, Freightliner M2, Kenworth T370, and T880 emergency vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Remedy: Cummins will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 9, 2021. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Custom Fire Peterbilt 348 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Custom Fire Peterbilt 348 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2018 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348
How do I know if my 2018 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2018 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Custom Fire dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V620000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.