The worst 2007 Peterbilt 340 problems
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Recalls 2
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- Certain trucks equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves. The internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
- Risk
- This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes potentially resulting in a vehicle roll away.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. The recall began on august 22, 2007. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940‑591‑4201.
Recall number 07V276000 · Recall details
Suspension
- What is wrong
- On some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failure.
- Risk
- Failure could cause erratic vehicle handling which can cause a vehicle crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, when necessary, replace the defective parts. The recall began on january 17, 2007. Owners may contact peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4196.
Recall number 06V490000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Horton Fan Hub Failures
PACCAR is conducting an Owner Notification Program (ONP) for select vehicles within the subject and peer populations.The ONP are attached to the closing report and can be found in the federal safety agency Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) database. (TSB: 10033585, 10033584)See Closing report for investigation details.
EA09008
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Peterbilt 340 16
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- "Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes
- Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate
- Fix as Fail: For all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with Side-of-Cab (“SOC”) exhaust and...
- Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure...
- Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
- Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment...
- Information Only – Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed,...
- Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed,...
- Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal...
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Is the 2007 Peterbilt 340 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2007 Peterbilt 340.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Peterbilt 340?
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How many recalls does the 2007 Peterbilt 340 have?
2 recalls, covering parking brake and suspension.
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