2020 Peterbilt 330 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Steering:critical Fasteners 2022-04-25 · campaign 22V277000 · 17,641 vehicles
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
Risk: Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22 PBB and 22 KWB.
Service bulletins (19)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-09-11 · P001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"kenworth: dealers should check the chassis list and sir weekly for vin changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. peterbilt: dealers should check the chassis list and sir weekly for vin changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."
Engine 2024-11-22 · 32-025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
info only unnecessary starter replacements can result from customer complaints regarding engine starting issues. a new starter troubleshooting guide has been created to provide a comprehensive list of starting system checks, which should reduce unnecessary starter replacements and associated warran
Suspension 2024-07-30 · 16-044 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fix as fail the height control valve (hcv) rod on vehicles with low air leaf suspensions is prone to toggling over center during rough road conditions. with full suspension articulation, hcv bracket flexes and toggles over center the hcv linkage, which results in either deflated airbags or makes th
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-10-18 · 45-064 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
info only - paccar is introducing over-the-air (ota) software updates for engine my17 and newer chassis equipped with cummins x15, x12, isx12, isx12n, l9n, px-7, and px-9 engines the technology will leverage the existing remote diagnostic cs hardware to deliver secure software updates remotely. this
Service Brakes 2022-08-03 · 13-060 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the service information for bendix air dryer maintenance is being updated to include new procedures.
Equipment 2022-02-04 · 51-013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
due to major data carriers phasing out 3g networks, chassis currently utilizing first generation peoplenet mobile gateway (pmg001) will experience severe 3g service degradation as early as january of 2022. chassis currently utilizing 3g antennas as a primary antenna may experience this degradation.
Showing the 6 most recent of 19 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-02-11 · Service Brakes · 30,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2020 peterbuilt. while driving at various speeds, the auto collision warning independently activated which the brakes to be applied without a vehicle in close proximity. the failure also occurred with the sensor on the front bumper was covered with snow. the contact called the dealer to request the feature to be disabled but …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.