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2018 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348: federal recalls on file

2 federal recalls reported for the 2018 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348

These are federal recalls reported for the 2018 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

22V-461 Open recall Jun 28, 2022

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

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.

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

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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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21V-620 Open recall Aug 6, 2021

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Peterbilt 348, Freightliner M2, Kenworth T370, and T880 emergency vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Cummins will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 9, 2021. Owners may contact Custom Fire's customer service at 1-715-294-2555. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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