2001 Peterbilt Class 7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Class 7 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2001 Peterbilt Class 7 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2001 Peterbilt Class 7 recalls (1)
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Power train:driveline:universal joint
Problem: Vehicle description: peterbilt class 7 and 8 tractors with interaxle driveshafts produced and supplied by spicer driveshaft, inc. (sdi). The sdi driveshafts with universal joint cap bolts were not tightened to sdi's full torque specification.
Risk: If the driveshaft assembly became separated from the retaining bolts, the interaxle could be ejected from the truck's driving axles, resulting in hazardous debris. This could occur with little or no prior warning to the vehicle's driver, and could also result in loss of vehicle power.
Fix: Dealers will re-torquing the retaining bolt fasteners. Owner notification began july 18, 2001. 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 1-940-591-4000 or dana/sdi at 1-419-535-4500.
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 Class 7 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Peterbilt Class 7?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Peterbilt Class 7?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Peterbilt Class 7 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Class 7 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.