- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2020 Peterbilt 330 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Peterbilt 330 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2022 for the critical fasteners. For comparison, the 2019 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 330 year, for its age
#347 most complained-about 2020 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2020 Peterbilt 330 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2020 Peterbilt 330 recalls 1
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
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1 complaints about the 2020 Peterbilt 330
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 was informed that the failure was a defect during the manufacturing process. The failure was still experienced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. The vin was not available.
Peterbilt 330: every year compared
All 330 years2020 Peterbilt 330 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 330 | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 2020 Peterbilt 520 | 3 | 12 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | 2 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Peterbilt 365 | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2020 Peterbilt 330
Does the 2020 Peterbilt 330 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Peterbilt 330: critical fasteners (April 2022). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Peterbilt 330?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2020 Peterbilt 330 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 11, 2020 and the latest on February 11, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2020 Peterbilt 330 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 58 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Peterbilt 330 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.
Which Peterbilt 330 years have the most complaints?
1999 (1), 2004 (1), 2020 (1). See every Peterbilt 330 year compared.
What should I do if my 2020 Peterbilt 330 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