2003 Peterbilt 330 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 330 years
- Not enough data 4th of 25 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2003 Peterbilt 330 so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2003 Peterbilt 330 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with dana spicer integral knuckle and steer arm assemblies, the steer axle assemblies may have a longitudinal crack in the steer arm.
Risk: If the crack should propagate over time, the ball could become loose resulting in a loss of steering, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the knuckle and steer arm assemblies. Owner notification began january 5, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c7 or 3126e 2002 engines and horton fan hubs, the fan hub mounting bolts can fail resulting in the hub and fan assembly separating from the engine. This loss of clamp load causes unwanted vibration in the assembly that leads to bolt failure.
Risk: If the bolts fail, the complete hub and fan assembly could separate from the engine resulting in equipment damage and/or personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will add a rigid spacer across the two lower mounting holes of the fan hub to maintain the clamping force and replace all the bolts and washers. Owner notification began october 22, 2003. Owners should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
Power train:axle hubs
Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks, the locking tab that locks the outer spindle nut onto the spindle was not engaged or properly bent over.
Risk: Failure to properly engage the locking feature into the nut could cause the nut to loosen which will eventually cause the wheel bearing to over heat and fail if undetected. If the loose nut is not detected, the outer end (tire, wheel and hub assembly) could become separated from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the hubs to determine if the locking tabs are properly bent. If the locking tabs are not bent, then dealers will inspect the appropriate components for premature wear and replace such components as required and properly secure the retaining nut by bending over the locking tab. Owner notification began september 17, 2003. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Peterbilt 330 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 330 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 330 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 330 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 330 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 330 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 330 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 330 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 330 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 330 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 330 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 330 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 330 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 330 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 330 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 330 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 330 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 330 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 330 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 330 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 330 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 330 | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 330 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 330 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 330 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Peterbilt 330?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Peterbilt 330?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Peterbilt 330 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 330 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.