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1997 Peterbilt 385 — VIN 1XPGDT8X2VN437397

Vehicle identification record for VIN 1XPGDT8X2VN437397. This page brings together available vehicle specifications, safety recall information, crash-test data, fuel economy details and archived records associated with this VIN.

Vehicle information for VIN 1XPGDT8X2VN437397

VIN
1XPGDT8X2VN437397
Make
Peterbilt
Model
385
Model year
1997
Country
United States
Record status
total loss
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

1
1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
01V054000 22/02/2001 View details
Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 7 AND CLASS 8 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEM," AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." SOME FASTENERS USED TO ATTACH THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR BRACKET TO THE CAB STRUCTURE WERE OMITTED DURING PRODUCTION.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE SEAT OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD THE NECESSARY FASTENERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 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.

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OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SOURCE · NHTSA

Crash Test & Safety Ratings

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No matching U.S. NCAP safety rating was found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.

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VIN structure

1XP WMI · GDT8X2 VDS · VN437397 VIS
WMI 1XP World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS GDT8X2 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS VN437397 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code V Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code N Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make PETERBILT
Model 385
Model year 1997
Manufacturer PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
Vehicle type TRUCK
Body class Truck-Tractor
Engine model C10/C11
Drive type Glider
Plant city MADISON
Plant state TENNESSEE
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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