2000 Peterbilt 357
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 2000 Peterbilt 357. Newest first.
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. notification began july 16, 2003. the manufacturer has advised us that parts will not be available until september 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.
Heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles. peterbilt will recall 1,434 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axles manufactured from december 11, 1999, to may 14, 2000, and from july 22 to september 30, 2000. kenworth will recall 859 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor vehicles manufactured from december 11…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. owner notification began july 15, 2002. 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 1-940-591-4201 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. owner notification began october 24, 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 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. a change in the internal linkage of certain cab doors has created a possible binding condition.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the linkage binds, full engagement of the door latch may not occur, allowing the door to open inadvertently.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the door linkage to correct the potential of binding. 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.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 series and 800 series suspension kits. these suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. owner notification began july 27, 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 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the bolts used to secure the steering shaft can fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in the loss of vehicle control without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defective bolts. owner notification began april 2, 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.
Vehicle description: class 7 and class 8 vehicles. these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 207, "seating system," and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." some fasteners used to attach the shoulder belt anchor bracket to the cab structure were omitted during production.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt anchorage may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will add the necessary fasteners. owner notification began march 19, 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.
Owner complaints
19 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Air lines have no insulation, causing lines to rub through frame and wear. dealer has been notified.*ak
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Peterbilt truck # 56. air lines have no insulation, causing lines to rub through frame and wear. dealer has been notified.*ak
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Peterbilt truck # 55. air lines have no insulation, causing lines to rub through frame and wear. dealer has been notified.*ak
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Peterbilt truck#54. air lines have no insulation, causing lines to rub through frame and wear. dealer has been notified.*ak
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Peterbilt truck# 53. The air lines have no insulation, causing the lines to rub through frame and wear. dealer has been notified.*ak
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Peterbilt truck # 52. Air lines have no insulation, causing lines to rub through frame and wear. dealer has been notified.*ak
- Steering › Linkages
Peterbilt truck # 54. Front steering lines are routed incorrectly and have started to wear through because of rubbing. Dealer has been notified.*ak
- Steering › Linkages
Peterbilt truck # 55. front steering lines are routed incorrectly and have started to wear through because of rubbing. dealer has been notified.*ak
- Steering › Linkages
Peterbilt truck # 53. Front steering lines are routed incorrectly and have started to wear through because of rubbing. dealer has been notified. *ak
- Steering › Linkages
Peterbilt truck # 52. Front steering lines are routed incorrectly and have started to wear through because of rubbing. dealer has been notified.*ak
- Steering › Linkages
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- Steering › Linkages
Truck# 57. front steering lines are routed incorrectly and have started to wear through because of the rubbing. the dealer has been notified.*ak
- Steering › Linkages
Truck# 56. Front steering lines are routed incorrectly and have started to wear through due to rubbing. dealer has been notified.*ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
Truck # 57. front shock mounting holes are larger than studs. dealer has attempted to repair vehicle.*ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
Truck 56. front shock mounting holes are larger than studs. dealer has attempted to repair truck.*ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
Truck# 55. front shock mounting holes are larger than studs. dealer has attempted to repair truck.*ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
Truck # 54. front mounting holes are larger than studs. dealer has inspected them, and attempted to repair vehicle.*ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
Truck # 53. front shock mounting holes are larger than studs. dealer has inspected truck.*ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
Truck # 52. Front mounting holes are larger than studs. dealer has been notified, and inspeceted vehicle.'*ak
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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