Peterbilt 340 2007
Model 340 made in 2007 by Peterbilt got 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningparking brake, suspension.
Model 2007
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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PARKING BRAKE | ||||||||||||||||
07V276000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 09/19/2006 to 05/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 16 | 08/22/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 06/27/2007 | 06/27/2007 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Certain trucks equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves. the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes potentially resulting in a vehicle roll away. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. the recall began on august 22, 2007. owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Petterbilt recall no. 607g. customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
06V490000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 08/16/2006 to 11/22/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 3246 | 01/17/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 12/21/2006 | 12/28/2006 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failure. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Failure could cause erratic vehicle handling which can cause a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and, when necessary, replace the defective parts. the recall began on january 17, 2007. owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Paccar/peterbilt recall no. 1206d.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
FRN-808-1 | 10/17/2008 | 10027645 | Peterbilt trucks: the electrical system may shut down due to a power surge. when this occurs, the green light on the comfortclass control panel turns to red. *pe | 01/27/2009 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
FRN-808-1 | 10/17/2008 | 10027645 | Peterbilt trucks: the electrical system may shut down due to a power surge. when this occurs, the green light on the comfortclass control panel turns to red. *pe | 01/27/2009 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
7071 | 09/05/2007 | 10022918 | 707-1 medium duty a/c switch - incorrectly wired at the factory. *nj | 10/04/2007 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
5071 | 08/08/2007 | 10022751 | This field repair notice is applicable to peterbilt models 335 and 340 built between january 25, 2007 and february 23, 2007, manufactured with a 2007 emissions compliant engine and a 'standard' treadle valve. *nj | 09/26/2007 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||
EA09008 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 05/29/2009 | 08/27/2010 | Horton Fan Hub Failures | ||
Paccar is conducting an owner notification program (onp) for select vehicles within the subject and peer populations.the onp are attached to the closing report and can be found in the nhtsa technical service bulletin (tsb) database. (tsb: 10033585, 10033584)see closing report for investigation details. |