PACCAR Incorporated: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by PACCAR Incorporated in 1998. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 6, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PACCAR/ABS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR HOSES FROM THE RELAY VALVES WERE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE SERVICE BRAKE CHAMBERS, RATHER THAN BETING CONNECTED THROUGH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

NHTSA ID: 98V152000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 24

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE AIR HOSES THROUGH THE ABS MODULATOR.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 11, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PACCAR/ELECTRICAL/FUEL LINE ROUTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3406E ENGINES. THE ROUTING OF THE ELECTRICAL AND FUEL LINES CAN CAUSE CHAFFING OF THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE FUEL LINE.

NHTSA ID: 98V129000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 9,500

Consequence Summary:

THIS CHAFFING CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AND A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, ADJUST, AND REPAIR, IF NECESSARY, THE FUEL LINE AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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