Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V461000

Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-06-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V461000

Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm

Component
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
Manufacturer
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1
Reported to NHTSA
2022-06-28
Owners notified
2022-11-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Steering arm fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 number for this recall is 22V277.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
CUSTOM FIRE Peterbilt 3482018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.