NHTSA Recall 01V131000: Electrical system: wiring
PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,449 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Peterbilt 320.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V131000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 401-D |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | April 13, 2001 |
| Owner notification | June 13, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. These vehicles are equipped with peterbilt's smartgage system containing a reduced function interface module (rfim). This module receives data from various components/systems on the vehicle then sends the information to a microprocessor. A manufacturing defect in the rfim's can allow water to penetrate into the pressure block portion of the module, causing an electrical short in the pressure transducer connector.
Safety risk
This results in an erroneous air pressure reading on the gauge in the dash.
Remedy
The rfim date code will be inspected and all rfim's built prior to september 9, 2000 will be replaced. Owner notification began june 13, 2001. 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.
Notes
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 01V131000
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.