The worst 1997 Peterbilt 330 problems
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Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 01V054000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Peterbilt 330 9
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- Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
- Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error
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Is the 1997 Peterbilt 330 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Peterbilt 330.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Peterbilt 330?
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How many recalls does the 1997 Peterbilt 330 have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
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