Recall 10V162000: 2010–2011 Peterbilt 337 and 2 other models

Report received

Apr 20, 2010

Manufacturer

Paccar incorporated

Potentially affected

531vehicles

Model years

2010–2011

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

Peterbilt is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 model 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, and 348 trucks. The hood anti-blowdown device is designed to prevent unintended and unexpected hood closure. The device within can become hindered or inoperative due to unintentional latch movement which interferes with the hood pivot j-hook, latch misalignment, or latch fallout.

Possible consequence

An unintended latch closure can cause personal injury.

Remedy

Dealers will install hood anti-blowdown retention cables to the radiator and hood assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on june 21, 2010. Owners may contact perterbilt at 940-591-4196.

Affected model years

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

• 2010 Peterbilt 3300 complaints
• 2011 Peterbilt 3300 complaints
• 2010 Peterbilt 3350 complaints
• 2011 Peterbilt 3350 complaints
• 2010 Peterbilt 3370 complaints
• 2011 Peterbilt 3370 complaints