Peterbilt 377 2001
Model 377 made in 2001 by Peterbilt got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, air and steering. There was one recall concerning latches/locks/linkages .
Model 2001
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V179000 | PACCAR, INCORPORATED | from 04/12/1999 to 06/04/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 52500 | 06/22/2001 | ODI | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 06/05/2001 | 06/05/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. a change in the internal linkage of certain cab doors has created a possible binding condition. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the linkage binds, full engagement of the door latch may not occur, allowing the door to open inadvertently. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will modify the door linkage to correct the potential of binding. owner notification began june 22, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 09/17/2002 | 74000 | 1 | 07/13/2001 |
| Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer notified, due to the problem with the brakes, the engine brake only works sometimes. nlm *nlm | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | |||
| 01/19/2010 | 481000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 peterbilt 377 truck. the contact stated that the drag links have prematurely worn out which are the steering links that turn the steering wheel from the left and right. the contact purchased the repair parts and repaired the vehicle; however, the repair didn't correct the failure. the manufacturer was notified; however, no one returned his call. there were no recalls or warranties. the failure mileage was 481,000. updated 02/17/10. *lj | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | WINTER GARDEN | 34787 | PETERBILT OF CENTRAL FLORIDA |