Recalls for 2010 Peterbilt 325

DEFECT #1 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Posted on: 2010-04-20
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.

Consequence
An unintended latch closure can cause personal injury.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Peterbilt recall no.0410b.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .