Peterbilt 330 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Peterbilt 330, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jul 28, 2022Crash risk2022–2023 Kenworth C500, 2022–2023 Kenworth T170, 2022–2023 Kenworth T270 and 24 other models — Steering
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
22V547000 · 48K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Apr 25, 2022Crash risk2018–2020 Kenworth T270, 2018–2020 Kenworth T370, 2018–2020 Kenworth T440 and 16 other models — Steering
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
22V277000 · 18K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Apr 6, 2020Crash risk2008–2020 Kenworth T170, 2008–2020 Kenworth T270, 2008–2020 Kenworth T370 and 20 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
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."
20V199000 · 461K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Sep 22, 2017Crash risk2016 Kenworth K170, 2016 Kenworth T170, 2016 Kenworth T270 and 24 other models — Steering
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389G, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and Kenworth K170, T170, T270, T370, T440, T470,T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
17V593000 · 18K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Dec 5, 2016Crash risk2017 Peterbilt 325, 2017 Peterbilt 330, 2017 Peterbilt 337 and 6 other models — Exterior Lighting
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 386, 389, and 587 vehicles manufactured April 20, 2016, to June 13, 2016. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
16V872000 · 2K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Nov 4, 2016Crash risk2017 Kenworth K370, 2017 Kenworth T270, 2017 Kenworth T370 and 10 other models — Tires
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth K370, T270, T370, T440, T660, T800 trucks manufactured February 2, 2016, to October 13, 2016, and Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 367, 389, 567, and 579 trucks manufactured March 7, 2016, to October 5, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Goodyear LHS Load Range G tires, size 295/75R22.5 G399A, that due to incomplete adhesion, have a tire tread that may partially separate.
16V803000 · 202 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Aug 7, 2014Crash risk2015 Kenworth K270, 2015 Kenworth K370, 2015 Kenworth T270 and 15 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth K270, T270, K370, T370, T440, T470, and W900 chassis manufactured May 13, 2014, to July 23, 2014, and certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 210, 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 382, 384, and 567 chassis manufactured May 8, 2014, to July 22, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
14V486000 · 2K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jan 24, 2014Crash risk2014 Kenworth C500, 2014 Kenworth C550, 2014 Kenworth T170 and 23 other models — Seat Belts
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, and C550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31, 2013, and Peterbilt 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and November 3, 2013, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
14V013000 · 10K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- May 28, 2013Crash risk2014 Kenworth T170, 2014 Kenworth T270, 2014 Kenworth T370 and 20 other models — Electrical System
PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured May 6, 2013, through May 17, 2013; and model year 2014 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 389K, 567, 579 and 587 trucks manufactured May 1, 2013 through May 17, 2013. An internal defect in the ignition switch causes the starter to engage when a key is partially inserted, before the key is turned.
13V222000 · 2K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jan 30, 2012Fire risk2012–2013 Kenworth T170, 2012–2013 Kenworth T270, 2012–2013 Kenworth T370 and 18 other models — Service Brakes, Air
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 KENWORTH T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T700, T800, W900, AND PETERBILT 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, AND 587 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 31, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 19, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 ANTILOCK TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
12V026000 · 16K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Feb 23, 2011Fire risk2007–2012 Kenworth T2000, 2007–2012 Kenworth T660, 2007–2012 Kenworth T700 and 12 other models — Fuel System, Other
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 KENWORTH T2000, T660, T700, T800, AND W900, AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 PETERBILT 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, AND 587 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PACCAR MX ENGINES. THE OIL MODULE CENTRIFUGAL SPINNER FILTER CAP IN THE PACCAR MX ENGINE MAY BECOME LOOSE, POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE CAP TO COME OFF AND ENGINE OIL TO PARTIALLY DISCHARGE FROM THE OIL MODULE ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS.
11V127000 · 5K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- May 11, 2010Safety2011 Peterbilt 325, 2011 Peterbilt 330, 2011 Peterbilt 337 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
10V198000 · 6 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Apr 20, 2010Crash risk2010–2011 Peterbilt 325, 2010–2011 Peterbilt 330, 2010–2011 Peterbilt 335 and 3 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
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.
10V162000 · 531 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Mar 21, 2008Crash risk2008–2009 Kenworth C500, 2008–2009 Kenworth T2000, 2008–2009 Kenworth T660 and 12 other models — Parking Brake
PACCAR IS RECALLING 1,043 MY 2008-2009 KENWORTH C500, T2000,T660, T800 AND W900 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MV-3 DASH CONTROL VALVES. THE MOLDED VALVE BODY HAS AN INCORRECT CORE PIN IN THE INJECTION MOLD CAUSING THE VALVE BODY TO BE OVERSIZED IN THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE AREA. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE RUBBER DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO BECOME LODGED IN THE BODY OPENING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
08V128000 · 1K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Mar 10, 2008Crash risk2007–2009 Kenworth T800, 2007–2009 Kenworth W900, 2009 Peterbilt 330 and 10 other models — Trailer Hitches
PACCAR IS RECALLING 318 MY 2007-2009 KENWORTH T800, W900, AND PETERBILT 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, AND 389 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PREMIER TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLIES. THE PINTLE HITCH ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED IN A MANNER RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OF FATIGUE STRENGTH OF THE PIVOT PINS.
08V104000 · 318 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Feb 7, 2008Crash risk2008 Kenworth C500, 2008 Kenworth T2000, 2008 Kenworth T300 and 12 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
PACCAR IS RECALLING 6,169 MY 2008 KENWORTH T300, T660, T800, T2000, W900 AND C500 VEHICLES AND MY 2008-2009 PETERBILT MODELS 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 AND 389 KITS. CERTAIN DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLIES ON THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS." THE ROTOR IN SOME OF THESE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLIES DID NOT RECEIVE THE PROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND MAY BE SOFT.
08V065000 · 6K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Jan 8, 2008Crash risk2008 Kenworth 953, 2008 Kenworth C500, 2008 Kenworth K500 and 18 other models — Service Brakes, Air
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON SYNFLEX ECLIPSE BRAND EXTRUDED NYLON AIR BRAKE HOSE TUBING FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES." THE TUBING WAS MANUFACTURED WITH ONLY FOUR LAYERS OF NYLON MATERIAL, INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED FIVE LAYERS.
08V002000 · 3K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Dec 21, 2006Crash risk2007–2008 Peterbilt 330, 2007–2008 Peterbilt 335, 2007–2008 Peterbilt 340 and 10 other models — Suspension
ON SOME PETERBILT TRUCKS, CERTAIN PARTS USED IN THE AIR SUSPENSIONS HAVE A HIGH COPPER CONTENT CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE.
06V490000 · 3K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Aug 17, 2004Fire risk2004 Kenworth T300, 2004 Peterbilt 330 — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISC AND ISL ENGINES, PLUGS WERE ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY CREATING STRESS AND CRACKS WHICH COULD CAUSE AN OIL LEAK.
04V406000 · 106 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Oct 20, 2003Crash risk2003 Kenworth T2000, 2003 Peterbilt 330, 2003 Peterbilt 357 and 5 other models — Steering
ON 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.
03V410000 · 1K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Aug 22, 2003Crash risk2003–2004 Peterbilt 330 — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON 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.
03V306000 · 2K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Aug 6, 2003Crash risk2003 Kenworth T300, 2003 Peterbilt 330, 2003 Peterbilt 357 and 3 other models — Power Train
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE LOCKING TAB THAT LOCKS THE OUTER SPINDLE NUT ONTO THE SPINDLE WAS NOT ENGAGED OR PROPERLY BENT OVER.
03V288000 · 132 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Nov 27, 2002Crash risk2002 Kenworth T300, 2002 Peterbilt 320, 2002 Peterbilt 330 — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3126E HYDRAULICALLY CONTROLLED ELECTRONICALLY ACTUATED UNIT INJECTED DIESEL ENGINES WITH HIGH EFFICIENCY PUMPS (HEP8). THE PUMP COMPONENTS MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGH PRESSURE SEAL FAILURE WHICH CAN RESULT IN A SHORT PERIOD OF ROUGH RUNNING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE STALL DUE TO A LOSS OF INJECTION ACTUATION PRESSURE.
02V318001 · 16 units · PACCAR, INC.
- Sep 10, 2002Safety2002 Kenworth T300, 2002 Kenworth T600, 2002 Kenworth T800 and 7 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX TC-7 TRAILER CONTROL HAND-OPERATED VALVE WITH PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTINGS. THE DELIVERY PORT IN THE VALVE BODY MAY BE PARTIALLY BLOCKED DUE TO A PROBLEM DURING THE MOLDING PROCESS.
02V241001 · 3K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Jul 15, 2002Safety1999–2000 Kenworth C500, 1999–2000 Kenworth K100, 1999–2000 Kenworth T2000 and 12 other models — Steering
HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN ARVINMERITOR AND DANA AXLES. PETERBILT WILL RECALL 1,434 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 1999, TO MAY 14, 2000, AND FROM JULY 22 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. KENWORTH WILL RECALL 859 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 1999, TO MAY 23, 2000, AND FROM JULY 27, 2000, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND KENNWORTH WILL RECALL AN ADDITIONAL 4,151 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DANA AXLES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23 TO DECEMBER 6, 1999, AND FROM MAY 23 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
02V037003 · 5K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Jan 15, 2002Crash risk2001 Kenworth T300, 2001 Peterbilt 320, 2001 Peterbilt 330 and 6 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PNEUMATIC ANITLOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) VALVE PACKAGES, THE ASSEMBLY BOLTS ON THESE VALVE PACKAGES WERE NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.
02V018001 · 2K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Aug 28, 2001Safety1999–2000 Kenworth C500, 1999–2000 Kenworth K100, 1999–2000 Kenworth T2000 and 12 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
01V140006 · 2K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Jun 5, 2001Safety1999–2001 Peterbilt 330, 1999–2001 Peterbilt 357, 1999–2001 Peterbilt 362 and 4 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A CHANGE IN THE INTERNAL LINKAGE OF CERTAIN CAB DOORS HAS CREATED A POSSIBLE BINDING CONDITION.
01V179000 · 53K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- May 21, 2001Fire risk2001 Peterbilt 330 — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISC ENGINES. DIODES (ELECTRONIC DEVICES THAT RESTRICT CURRENT FLOW) CONTAINED IN THE PRE-HEAT CIRCUIT OF CERTAIN ENGINE WIRING HARNESSES WERE NOT PROPERLY INSULATED DURING THE HARNESS MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
01V165000 · 73 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- May 17, 2001Safety2000 Kenworth C500, 2000 Kenworth K100, 2000 Kenworth T300 and 8 other models — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS 1000 SERIES AND 800 SERIES SUSPENSION KITS. THESE SUSPENSION KITS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION OF THE WELD ATTACHING THE TORQUE ROD EYE TO THE TORQUE ROD TUBE.
01V167001 · 390 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Mar 1, 2001Crash risk1999 Kenworth C500, 1999 Kenworth K100, 1999 Kenworth T2000 and 12 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
01V044005 · 6K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Feb 22, 2001Crash risk1996–2001 Peterbilt 330, 1996–2001 Peterbilt 357, 1996–2001 Peterbilt 378 and 1 other model — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 7 AND CLASS 8 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEM," AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." SOME FASTENERS USED TO ATTACH THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR BRACKET TO THE CAB STRUCTURE WERE OMITTED DURING PRODUCTION.
01V054000 · 7K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Sep 13, 2000Safety1999 Kenworth C500, 1999 Kenworth K100, 1999 Kenworth T2000 and 6 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
00V246102 · 3K units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- May 5, 2000Crash risk2000 Kenworth T2000, 2000 Kenworth T300, 2000 Kenworth T600 and 1 other model — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON AUTOSHIFT GEN II TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES. DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SELECT THE WRONG GEAR.
00V131001 · 490 units · PACCAR, INCORPORATED