Peterbilt 320 1987-2010
Model 320 made by Peterbilt got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, power train. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .
Car model
Name | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
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Peterbilt 320 1987 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Peterbilt 320 1988 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Peterbilt 320 1989 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Peterbilt 320 1999 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Peterbilt 320 2000 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Peterbilt 320 2001 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Peterbilt 320 2002 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Peterbilt 320 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Peterbilt 320 2005 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Peterbilt 320 2007 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Peterbilt 320 2008 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Peterbilt 320 2009 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Peterbilt 320 2010 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 4 |
Model 9999
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
10V034000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 06/22/2009 to 08/24/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 17 | 02/10/2010 | MFR | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | 02/03/2010 | 02/03/2010 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Peterbilt is recalling certain model year 2010 320 trucks equipped with hendrickson hlr2 non-steering pusher axle for failing to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. the trucks were not manufactured with the required number of air tanks for proper operation of the vehicle's brake system. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This situation may impact the operator's ability to stop the vehicle which may cause an accident involving death or personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install an additional air reservoir to the air system free of charge. the recall began on february 10, 2010. owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Peterbilt safety recall no. 0110-a.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
PE88099 | PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | 09/01/1988 | 12/29/1988 | BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
06/25/1996 | 2 | ||
Two of the peterbilt model 320 vehicle's caught fire due to design of the wiring chafing the hydraulic lines. | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
02/01/1999 | 0 | ||
While truck is in neutral it will jump into drive and take off. vehicle was in neutral, shift lever went into drive, and smashed someone between a wall and truck. consumer has contacted dealer.*ak |