Peterbilt 330 2001

• Recall 1381 [USA]: Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected abs valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. if air leaks develop at any of the abs valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
  On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.
  dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began february 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 kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 6885 [USA]: If the linkage binds, full engagement of the door latch may not occur, allowing the door to open inadvertently.
  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A change in the internal linkage of certain cab doors has created a possible binding condition.
  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.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 3446 [USA]: This lack of insulation could allow the diodes to contact each other. any contact between the diodes could lead to a short circuit and possibly a vehicle fire.
  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with cummins isc engines. Diodes (electronic devices that restrict current flow) contained in the pre-heat circuit of certain engine wiring harnesses were not properly insulated during the harness manufacturing process.
  dealers will inspect the harnesses and remedy, if required, by properly insulating the diodes. 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.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 5575 [USA]: In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt anchorage may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of personal injury.
  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.
  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.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 2002016 [Canada]: Airbag
  Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic antilock brake system (abs) valve packages. The assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly. Bolts torque below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected abs valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. If air leaks develop at any of the abs valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. Correction: dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification.

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• Recall 2001102 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of cmvss 210 - seat belt assembly anchorages." some fasteners used to attach the shoulder belt anchor bracket to the cab structure were omitted during production. In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt anchorage may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of personal injury. Correction: dealers will install adddtional huck fasteners in the shoulder belt anchor brackets.

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• Recall 2001136 [Canada]: Electrical
  Certain heavy duty trucks equipped with cummins isc engines. Diodes contained in the pre-heat circuit of certain engine wiring harnesses were not properly insulated during the harness manufacturing process. This lack of insulation could allow the diodes to contact each other leading to a short circuit and possibly a vehicle fire. Correction: dealers will inspect the harnesses and remedy, if required, by properly insulating the diodes.

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• Recall 2001157 [Canada]: Certain heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 series and 800 series suspension kits. these suspension kits may have in
  Certain 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. 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. Correction: dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles.

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• Recall 2001175 [Canada]: Structure
  On certain vehicles, a change in the internal linkage of cab doors has created a possible binding condition. If the linkage binds, full engagement of the door latch may not occur, allowing the door to open inadvertently. Correction: dealers will modify the door linkage to correct the potential of binding.

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