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2002 Peterbilt 330 recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2002 Peterbilt 330, covering 3,174 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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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

Questions about the 2002 Peterbilt 330 recalls

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2002 Peterbilt 330 have?

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

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