Peterbilt 330 2003

Model 330 made in 2003 by Peterbilt got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, power train and steering.

Model 2003

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
03V306000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 08/01/2002 to 09/18/2003V (Vehicle)185810/31/2003MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED08/22/200308/22/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c7 or 3126e 2002 engines and horton fan hubs, the fan hub mounting bolts can fail resulting in the hub and fan assembly separating from the engine. this loss of clamp load causes unwanted vibration in the assembly that leads to bolt failure.
Consequence SummaryIf the bolts fail, the complete hub and fan assembly could separate from the engine resulting in equipment damage and/or personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will add a rigid spacer across the two lower mounting holes of the fan hub to maintain the clamping force and replace all the bolts and washers. owner notification began october 22, 2003. owners should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
NotesPeterbilt recall no. 803-e.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
03V288000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 04/07/2003 to 04/18/2003V (Vehicle)13209/17/2003MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED08/06/200308/07/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain heavy duty trucks, the locking tab that locks the outer spindle nut onto the spindle was not engaged or properly bent over.
Consequence SummaryFailure to properly engage the locking feature into the nut could cause the nut to loosen which will eventually cause the wheel bearing to over heat and fail if undetected. if the loose nut is not detected, the outer end (tire, wheel and hub assembly) could become separated from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the hubs to determine if the locking tabs are properly bent. if the locking tabs are not bent, then dealers will inspect the appropriate components for premature wear and replace such components as required and properly secure the retaining nut by bending over the locking tab. owner notification began september 17, 2003. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
NotesKenworth recall no. 03kw8/peterbilt recall no. 803-d.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
03V410000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 07/31/2003 to 10/08/2003V (Vehicle)118701/05/2004MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED10/20/200310/23/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks equipped with dana spicer integral knuckle and steer arm assemblies, the steer axle assemblies may have a longitudinal crack in the steer arm.
Consequence SummaryIf the crack should propagate over time, the ball could become loose resulting in a loss of steering, which could result in a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and replace the knuckle and steer arm assemblies. owner notification began january 5, 2004. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
NotesKenworth recall no. 03kwapeterbilt recall no. 1003g.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration