2004 Peterbilt 330 recalls and problems

The 2004 Peterbilt 330 has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Peterbilt dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2004 Peterbilt 330 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Peterbilt 330 recalls

Recall 04V-406: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Aug 17, 2004 · 106 vehicles affected · PACCAR INCORPORATED

Problem: On certain trucks built with cummins isc and isl engines, plugs were assembled incorrectly creating stress and cracks which could cause an oil leak.

Risk: This oil leakage has the potential to ignite and cause a fire in the engine compartment of the vehicle.

Fix: Cummins will notify owners and arrange for installation of a steel cup plug boss cap. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357.

Recall 03V-306: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Aug 22, 2003 · 1,858 vehicles affected · PACCAR INCORPORATED

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the bolts fail, the complete hub and fan assembly could separate from the engine resulting in equipment damage and/or personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will add a rigid spacer across the two lower mounting holes of the fan hub to maintain the clamping force and replace all the bolts and washers. Owner notification began october 22, 2003. Owners should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.

2004 Peterbilt 330 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 8 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Peterbilt 330 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 8 miles · reported Jul 12, 2005

Dt: the vehicle experienced numerous problems. The vehicle currently has an engine problem (No power) that the dealer is unable to locate. The dealer told the consumer to take the vehicle to another dealer. The other dealer put the vehicle on a dyno-meter and indicated there was a problem with the vehicle. Another test on the meter and the dealer said it was the hewi pump. The dealer replaced the fuel injectors. After the repairs the vehicle continued to sputtered and did not have the power it should have. The vehicle would not pull its load and it used too much fuel. The manufacturer said…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Peterbilt 330 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Peterbilt 330: 04V-406 (engine and engine cooling), 03V-306 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Peterbilt 330?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (1 reports), followed by fuel system, gasoline (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 8 miles.

Are Peterbilt recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Peterbilt dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.