Peterbilt 330 recalls and problems
32 recalls and 2 owner complaints for 21 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
32
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Peterbilt 330 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 330 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 330 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 330 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 330 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 330 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 330 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 330 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 330 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 330 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 330 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 330 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 330 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 330 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 330 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 330 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 330 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 330 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 330 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 330 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 330 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 330 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Peterbilt 330 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
All Peterbilt 330 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-547 | Jul 28, 2022 | 2022–2023 | 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… |
| 22V-277 | Apr 25, 2022 | 2018–2020 | 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. |
| 20V-199 | Apr 6, 2020 | 2008–2019 | Service Brakes, Air, 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… |
| 17V-593 | Sep 22, 2017 | 2016 | 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… |
| 16V-872 | Dec 5, 2016 | 2017 | 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. |
| 16V-803 | Nov 4, 2016 | 2017 | 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… |
| 14V-486 | Aug 7, 2014 | 2015 | 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… |
| 14V-013 | Jan 24, 2014 | 2014 | 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… |
| 13V-222 | May 28, 2013 | 2014 | 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… |
| 12V-026 | Jan 30, 2012 | 2012–2013 | 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… |
| 11V-127 | Feb 23, 2011 | 2012 | 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. |
| 10V-198 | May 11, 2010 | 2011 | 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. |
| 10V-162 | Apr 20, 2010 | 2010–2011 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Peterbilt is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 model 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, and 348 trucks. |
| 08V-128 | Mar 21, 2008 | 2009 | 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. |
| 08V-104 | Mar 10, 2008 | 2009 | 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. |
| 08V-065 | Feb 7, 2008 | 2009 | 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. |
| 08V-002 | Jan 8, 2008 | 2008 | 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. |
| 06V-490 | Dec 21, 2006 | 2007–2008 | Suspension | On some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failure. |
| 04V-406 | Aug 17, 2004 | 2004 | 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. |
| 03V-410 | Oct 20, 2003 | 2003 | 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. |
| 03V-306 | Aug 22, 2003 | 2003–2004 | 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. |
| 03V-288 | Aug 6, 2003 | 2003 | 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. |
| 02V-318 | Nov 27, 2002 | 2002 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar 3126e hydraulically controlled electronically actuated unit injected diesel engines with high efficiency pumps (Hep8). |
| 02V-241 | Sep 10, 2002 | 2002 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain vehicles equipped with bendix tc-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings. |
| 02V-037 | Jul 15, 2002 | 2000 | Steering | Heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles. |
| 02V-018 | Jan 15, 2002 | 2001 | 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. |
| 01V-140 | Aug 28, 2001 | 2000 | Steering | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. |
| 01V-179 | Jun 5, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. |
| 01V-165 | May 21, 2001 | 2001 | Electrical System | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with cummins isc engines. |
| 01V-167 | May 17, 2001 | 2000 | Suspension | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 series and 800 series suspension kits. |
| 01V-054 | Feb 22, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: class 7 and class 8 vehicles. |
| 00V-131 | May 5, 2000 | 2000 | Power Train | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with eaton autoshift gen II transmission assemblies. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Peterbilt 330?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2020 Peterbilt 330 has the most reports (1). Check the 2020 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 330 have?
NHTSA lists 32 safety recalls covering Peterbilt 330 model years 2000–2004, 2007–2020, 2022–2023.
What are the most common Peterbilt 330 problems?
Owners report service brakes, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems most often.