Recall 01V-179: 1999–2001 Peterbilt 330, 1999–2001 Peterbilt 357 and 5 more

PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall for latches/locks/linkages, reported to NHTSA on Jun 5, 2001, covering about 52,500 vehicles.

NHTSA number

01V-179

Report date

Jun 5, 2001

Vehicles affected

52,500

Owners notified

Jun 22, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A change in the internal linkage of certain cab doors has created a possible binding condition.

The risk

If the linkage binds, full engagement of the door latch may not occur, allowing the door to open inadvertently.

The fix

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).

Recall details

Manufacturer	PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Component	Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
Recall started by	NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number	01V179000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Peterbilt 330	1999, 2000, 2001	All years
Peterbilt 357	1999, 2000, 2001	All years
Peterbilt 362	1999, 2000, 2001	All years
Peterbilt 377	1999, 2000, 2001	All years
Peterbilt 378	1999, 2000, 2001	All years
Peterbilt 379	1999, 2000, 2001	All years
Peterbilt 385	1999, 2000, 2001	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-179?

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A change in the internal linkage of certain cab doors has created a possible binding condition.

How is recall 01V-179 fixed?

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.