NHTSA safety recall

Recall 22V461000 · manufacturer campaign 22V277

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm — Custom Fire · reported 28 Jun 2022 · 1 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
22V461000
Manufacturer campaign
22V277
Filed by
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Report received
28 Jun 2022
Owners notified
8 Nov 2022
Potentially affected
1

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2018 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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