Recall 01V165000: 2001 Peterbilt 330

Report received

May 21, 2001

Manufacturer

Paccar, incorporated

Potentially affected

73vehicles

Model years

2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

This lack of insulation could allow the diodes to contact each other. Any contact between the diodes could lead to a short circuit and possibly a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the harnesses and remedy, if required, by properly insulating the diodes. 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Peterbilt 3300 complaints