NHTSA Recall 00V185000: Mounting (fuel system)
PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 154 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Peterbilt 387.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V185000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 600-F |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › MOUNTING |
| Report received | July 6, 2000 |
| Owner notification | August 14, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The side fairing hinge bar and mounts can detach from the fuel tank straps. The hinge bar can rotate and separate from the fairing, allowing the hinge bar assembly to fall off of the vehicle.
Safety risk
This could cause a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional nut plate and if the bracket is cracked, the fuel tank strap will be replaced with a new strap and bracket assembly.
Notes
Owner notification began august 14, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V185000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.