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Year · Make · Model

2011 Peterbilt 330

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

3
Open recalls
0
NHTSA complaints
1
Defect investigations
24
Service bulletins

Recalls

4 campaigns
20V199000·SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT2020-04-06

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."

RiskIf the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

FixPACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20pbc AND 20KWB.

20V199000·ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)2020-04-06

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."

RiskIf the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

FixPACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20pbc AND 20KWB.

10V198000·SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT2010-05-11

PETERBILT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MODEL 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, AND 348 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE ABS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY BE ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES.

RiskTHIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

FixDEALERS WILL RE-PIN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HARNESS INSURING A NORMALLY CLOSED DIAGNOSTIC SWITCH IS INSTALLED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.

10V162000·LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH2010-04-20

PETERBILT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MODEL 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, AND 348 TRUCKS. THE HOOD ANTI-BLOWDOWN DEVICE IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT UNINTENDED AND UNEXPECTED HOOD CLOSURE. THE DEVICE WITHIN CAN BECOME HINDERED OR INOPERATIVE DUE TO UNINTENTIONAL LATCH MOVEMENT WHICH INTERFERES WITH THE HOOD PIVOT J-HOOK, LATCH MISALIGNMENT, OR LATCH FALLOUT.

RiskAN UNINTENDED LATCH CLOSURE CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

FixDEALERS WILL INSTALL HOOD ANTI-BLOWDOWN RETENTION CABLES TO THE RADIATOR AND HOOD ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 21, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PERTERBILT AT 940-591-4196.

NHTSA investigations

2 actions
PE20006·STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)2020-05-01 → 2024-03-27

Intermittent Loss of Power Steering Assist

PE20006·STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM2020-05-01 → 2024-03-27

Intermittent Loss of Power Steering Assist

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