2018 PETERBILT 337 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 PETERBILT 337 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle recalls impacting critical systems including steering, fuel injection, electronic stability control, and powertrain components.
There are six recalls on record affecting several systems of the vehicle. These recalls involve critical fasteners in the steering system, fuel injection components, electronic stability control software, ABS warning light functionality, and the clutch assembly within the powertrain.
Recalls- Steering fasteners. NHTSA recall 22V277000 affects 17,641 vehicles. Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners may fail, risking loss of steering control and potential crashes. Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners free of charge.
- Fuel rail leaks. Recall 21V391000 covers 612 vehicles. A sealing washer may not seat properly, allowing high pressure fuel rail leaks that increase fire risk. Dealers inspect and replace fuel rails if necessary at no cost.
- Electronic stability control. Recall 20V199000 affects 460,515 vehicles. NAMUX software may fail to illuminate ABS warning lights during power loss, leading to undetected ABS failure and increased crash risk. Dealers will update the software free of charge.
- ABS warning light. Also part of recall 20V199000 for 460,515 vehicles, the ABS warning light may not activate after battery or ignition power loss. The fix involves a free update of the NAMUX control module software.
- Clutch assembly failure. Recall 18V931000 impacts 25,556 vehicles with automated manual transmissions. Internal clutch component failure could cause unintended vehicle movement leading to crash risk. Dealers update the transmission control module without charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects should review their rights under applicable state lemon laws, especially given the number of recalls involving critical vehicle functions.
2018 PETERBILT 337 Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
504324
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 PETERBILT 337
17641 vehicles affected
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
2018 PETERBILT 337
612 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2018 PETERBILT 337
460515 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."
Risk: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2018 PETERBILT 337
25556 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Risk: Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.