Peterbilt 340 recalls and problems

10 recalls and 0 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
10
Complaints
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0

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Peterbilt 340 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2011 340200000
2010 340400000
2009 340400000
2008 340600000
2007 340200000
2006 340100000

All Peterbilt 340 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
20V-199Apr 6, 20202008–2011Service 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…
15V-740Nov 9, 20152009–2010TiresPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Peterbilt 340, 2010, 2012, and 2015-2016 Peterbilt 337, 2010 Peterbilt 335, 2011-2016 Peterbilt 348, 2009 and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 365, 2009 and…
10V-162Apr 20, 20102010–2011Latches/Locks/LinkagesPeterbilt is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 model 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, and 348 trucks.
09V-348Sep 3, 20092008–2010Engine and Engine CoolingPaccar is recalling model year 2008-2010 kenworth t300, t270, and t370, model year 2009-2010 t800 and peterbilt model year 2008-2010 335, 340, and 367 vehicles built on cummins' diesel engine.
08V-128Mar 21, 20082009Parking BrakePaccar is recalling 1,043 my 2008-2009 kenworth c500, t2000,t660, t800 and w900 trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves.
08V-002Jan 8, 20082008Service Brakes, AirCertain 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.
07V-321Jul 19, 20072008SteeringOn certain medium duty vehicles, the right side stabilizing rod, which spans the cooling module and the right frame rail bracket, was inadvertently designed too close in proximity to the alternator positive electrical…
07V-276Jun 27, 20072007–2008Parking BrakeCertain trucks equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves.
06V-490Dec 21, 20062007–2008SuspensionOn some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failure.
06V-391Oct 13, 20062006Power TrainOn certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Peterbilt 340?

NHTSA has few complaints for the Peterbilt 340; see the recalls for each year.

How many recalls does the Peterbilt 340 have?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls covering Peterbilt 340 model years 2006–2011.