2010-2011 Peterbilt 325, Peterbilt 330 and others recall: latch

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on April 20, 2010. It covers about 531 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 531
reported: Apr 20, 2010
owners notified: Jun 21, 2010

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

What is wrong: Peterbilt is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 model 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, and 348 trucks. The hood anti-blowdown device is designed to prevent unintended and unexpected hood closure. The device within can become hindered or inoperative due to unintentional latch movement which interferes with the hood pivot j-hook, latch misalignment, or latch fallout.
Risk: An unintended latch closure can cause personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install hood anti-blowdown retention cables to the radiator and hood assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on june 21, 2010. Owners may contact perterbilt at 940‑591‑4196.

Recall number 10V162000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 10V162000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2011 Peterbilt 325, Peterbilt 330 and others latch?

Yes. Recall 10V162000, reported on April 20, 2010, covers about 531 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V162000?

Dealers will install hood anti-blowdown retention cables to the radiator and hood assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on june 21, 2010. Owners may contact perterbilt at 940‑591‑4196.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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