2003 Peterbilt 330
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2003 Peterbilt 330. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 2003 Peterbilt 330. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the crack should propagate over time, the ball could become loose resulting in a loss of steering, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the knuckle and steer arm assemblies. owner notification began january 5, 2004. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
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 and remedy
Risk
If the bolts fail, the complete hub and fan assembly could separate from the engine resulting in equipment damage and/or personal injury.
Remedy
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.
On certain heavy duty trucks, the locking tab that locks the outer spindle nut onto the spindle was not engaged or properly bent over.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure to properly engage the locking feature into the nut could cause the nut to loosen which will eventually cause the wheel bearing to over heat and fail if undetected. if the loose nut IS not detected, the outer end (tire, wheel and hub assembly) could become separated from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the hubs to determine if the locking tabs are properly bent. if the locking tabs are not bent, then dealers will inspect the appropriate components for premature wear and replace such components as required and properly secure the retaining nut by bending over the locking tab. owner notification began september 17, 2003. owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10188550Information Only Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
- 10177021Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.
- 10176033Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
- 10173205Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
- 10168703Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
- 10162392Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs.
- 10159674Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
- 10154733Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error. Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until Bendix introduces new version.
- 10143649Information - Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software
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