- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2017 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2021 for the fuel rail.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Peterbilt 348 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2017 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2017 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Custom Fire Peterbilt 348: every year compared
All Peterbilt 348 yearsQuestions about the 2017 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348
Does the 2017 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348: fuel rail (August 2021). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2017 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2017 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 63 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Custom Fire Peterbilt 348 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2017 Custom Fire Peterbilt 348 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data