- The problem
- Certain trucks equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves. The internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
- The risk
- This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes potentially resulting in a vehicle roll away.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. The recall began on august 22, 2007. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Peterbilt 340 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2007 Peterbilt 340 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 2007 for the parking brake.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical 340 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2007 Peterbilt 340 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
- On some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failure.
- The risk
- Failure could cause erratic vehicle handling which can cause a vehicle crash without warning.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and, when necessary, replace the defective parts. The recall began on january 17, 2007. Owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
What owners say
Be the first 340 owner to share.
Problems or none - your experience is exactly what the next buyer is looking for. Write it now
No complaints about the 2007 Peterbilt 340 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Peterbilt 340: every year compared
All 340 years2007 Peterbilt 340 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Peterbilt 340 | 0 | 2 | B | |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | 6 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Peterbilt 386 | 1 | 8 | D | 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 2007 Peterbilt 340
Does the 2007 Peterbilt 340 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Peterbilt 340: parking brake (June 2007); suspension (December 2006). 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 2007 Peterbilt 340 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2007 Peterbilt 340 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Peterbilt 340 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 2007 Peterbilt 340 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