2007 Peterbilt 340
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2007 Peterbilt 340. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 2007 Peterbilt 340. Newest first.
Certain trucks equipped with bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valves. the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes potentially resulting in a vehicle roll away.
Remedy
Dealers will install a check valve repair kit for the affected SR-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. the recall began on august 22, 2007. owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
On some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failure.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure could cause erratic vehicle handling which can cause a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, when necessary, replace the defective parts. the recall began on january 17, 2007. owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Horton Fan Hub Failures
PACCAR is conducting an Owner Notification Program (ONP) for select vehicles within the subject and peer populations.The ONP are attached to the closing report and can be found in the NHTSA Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) database. (TSB: 10033585, 10033584)See Closing report for investigation details.
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.
- 10177019Fix as Fail: For all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with Side-of-Cab (SOC) exhaust and built from 03/6/2006 to 1/20/2020, the clamps that secure the SOC exhaust stacks may not be tightened properly. This may allow the exhaust stack to rotate and contact the cab or sleeper.
- 10176033Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
- 10173212Information Only Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
- 10173205Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
- 10172036Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion.
- 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
- 10027645Peterbilt trucks: the electrical system may shut down due to a power surge. When this occurs, the green light on the comfortclass control panel turns to red.
- 10022918707-1 medium duty a/c switch - incorrectly wired at the factory.
- 10022751This field repair notice IS applicable to peterbilt models 335 and 340 built between january 25, 2007 and february 23, 2007, manufactured with a 2007 emissions compliant engine and a 'standard' treadle valve.
Every Peterbilt 340 model year
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