Recall 10V162000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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 Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | PETERBILT | 325 |
| 2010 | PETERBILT | 330 |
| 2010 | PETERBILT | 335 |
| 2010 | PETERBILT | 337 |
| 2010 | PETERBILT | 340 |
| 2010 | PETERBILT | 348 |
| 2011 | PETERBILT | 325 |
| 2011 | PETERBILT | 330 |
| 2011 | PETERBILT | 335 |
| 2011 | PETERBILT | 337 |
| 2011 | PETERBILT | 340 |
| 2011 | PETERBILT | 348 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.