2011 PETERBILT 348 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 PETERBILT 348 has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety systems and engine components based on recall data. No complaints have been formally recorded.
The trucking model is subject to multiple recalls involving critical components such as hood latches, tires, engine parts, airbags, electrical systems, and brake control software. These recalls address defects that could impact vehicle safety and reliability.
Recalls- Hood latch defect. NHTSA recall 10V162000 affects 531 vehicles due to potential malfunction of the hood anti-blowdown device which may cause unintended hood closure posing injury risks. Dealers will install retention cables free of charge.
- Tire speed rating mismatch. Recall 15V740000 covers 1876 vehicles equipped with front tires having a lower speed rating than vehicle limits. This could lead to premature tire failure and crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the engine to limit maximum speed accordingly.
- Engine crankcase pressure. Recall 15V309000 involves 4823 vehicles with Cummins Westport ISL G engines where vent tube detachment might allow oil contact with hot surfaces increasing fire risk. Repairs include securing vent tubes and ECM reprogramming at no cost.
- Side air bag power loss. Recalls 14V283000 affect 1705 vehicles where power interruption to the seat ECU disables side airbags without warning to the driver, increasing injury risk during rollovers. Dealers will install a new electrical harness for correction.
- Electrical system malfunction. Also part of recall 14V283000 with the same affected vehicles and fix as the side air bag issue, addressing the lack of warning lamp activation due to ECU power interruption.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) failure. Recall 20V199000 includes 460,515 vehicles where ABS warning light may not illuminate if the ABS loses power, preventing driver awareness of system failure. A software update to the cab control module will be performed free of charge.
- ABS warning light defect. Also covered under recall 20V199000 and affecting the same vehicles, this defect involves the failure of the ABS warning light to activate under power loss, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update NAMUX software to fix the issue.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved safety-related recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a legal professional can help assess potential claims regarding vehicle defects or recall compliance.
2011 PETERBILT 348 Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
469450
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 PETERBILT 348
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.
2011 PETERBILT 348
4823 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Kenworth T440, T800, and W900 trucks manufactured August 31, 2009, to April 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 Peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured July 27, 2007, to April 28, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Risk: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
2011 PETERBILT 348
1876 vehicles affected
TIRES
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Peterbilt 340, 2010, 2012, and 2015-2016 Peterbilt 337, 2010 Peterbilt 335, 2011-2016 Peterbilt 348, 2009 and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 365, 2009 and 2012-2013 Peterbilt 386, 2009-2015 Peterbilt 388, 2015-2016 Peterbilt 389, and 2015 Peterbilt 567 auto hauler vehicles. The affected trucks are equipped with Michelin 295/60R22.5 XZA-2 front tires that have a speed rating less than the vehicle is governed to.
Risk: Higher vehicle speeds and other factors such as tire load and road temperatures may result in premature tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 PETERBILT 348
1705 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Peterbilt 579, 388, 384, 367, 365, 348, and 337 trucks manufactured October 30, 2009, through May 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, if power is interrupted to the seat electronic control unit (ECU), such as when the fuse for that circuit blows, the side air bag would be disabled but there will not be a warning lamp indicator to notify the operator of the malfunction.
Risk: Without a warning of a problem existing in the side air bag system, the driver may continue to operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury from the side air bag not deploying in the event of a rollover.
2011 PETERBILT 348
531 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
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.
Risk: AN UNINTENDED LATCH CLOSURE CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Complaints
No complaints found.