2002 Peterbilt 330 Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 2002 Peterbilt 330 problems

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Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported November 27, 2002 · 16 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar 3126e hydraulically controlled electronically actuated unit injected diesel engines with high efficiency pumps (hep8). The pump components may experience a high pressure seal failure which can result in a short period of rough running and subsequent engine stall due to a loss of injection actuation pressure.
Risk: Once engine stall occurs, the engine cannot be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect the pump serial numbers and replace the pump if necessary. 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 caterpillar at 1‑800‑447‑4986, or kenworth at 425‑828‑5440, or peterbilt at 940‑591‑4201.

Recall number 02V318001 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: controls: hand control/valveReported September 10, 2002 · 3,158 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain vehicles equipped with bendix tc-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings. The delivery port in the valve body may be partially blocked due to a problem during the molding process.
Risk: Such blockage may slow the delivery and exhaust of air to and from the trailer brakes when they are operated by this hand-operated trailer control valve.
Remedy: Paccar will notify its customers and inspect and replace, if necessary, the hand valve free of charge. Owner notification began october 18, 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 peterbilt at 940‑591‑4201.

Recall number 02V241001 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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Is the 2002 Peterbilt 330 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2002 Peterbilt 330.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Peterbilt 330?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2002 Peterbilt 330 have?

2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, air.

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