- The problem
- Peterbilt is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 model 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, and 348 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "Air brake systems." The abs malfunction indicator lamp may be illuminated at all times.
- The risk
- THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
- The fix
- Dealers will re-pin the hydraulic brake harness insuring a normally closed diagnostic switch is installed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on june 16, 2010. Owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Peterbilt 325 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2011 Peterbilt 325 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in May 2010 for the ABS warning light.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 325 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2011 Peterbilt 325 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- An unintended latch closure can cause personal injury.
- The fix
- 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.
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Peterbilt 325: every year compared
All 325 years2011 Peterbilt 325 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Peterbilt 325 | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 2011 Peterbilt 386 | 1 | 6 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 2011 Peterbilt 325
Does the 2011 Peterbilt 325 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Peterbilt 325: ABS warning light (May 2010); latch (April 2010). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2011 Peterbilt 325 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2011 Peterbilt 325 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Peterbilt 325 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2011 Peterbilt 325 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data