Recalls for 2011 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 .

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

Posted on: 2010-05-11
Description
Peterbilt is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 model 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, and 348 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  121, air brake systems.  The abs malfunction indicator lamp may be illuminated at all times.

Consequence
This does not meet the standard requirements.

Corrective Action
Dealers will re-pin the hydraulic brake harness insuring a normally closed diagnostic switch is installed.  This service will be performed free of charge.  The safety recall began on june 16, 2010.  Owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Notes
Peterbilt recall no.510-c.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 .