2016 PETERBILT 348 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 PETERBILT 348 has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety systems and mechanical components identified in recalls. Common concerns involve engine stalling, tire speed rating mismatches, steering assembly torque problems, and brake system warnings.
Seven recalls address various components, including tires, engine control modules, steering linkages, and electronic stability controls. These recalls cover defects that could affect vehicle safety and performance and require dealer repairs or software updates.
Recalls- Tires. Recall 15V740000 affects 1,876 vehicles with Michelin front tires having a speed rating below the vehicle speed. Higher speeds and loads might cause premature tire failure, increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram vehicle speed limits free of charge.
- Engine Control Module. Recall 15V597000 covers 354 vehicles with ECMs that may short circuit and cause unexpected engine stalls, raising crash risk. The fix involves replacing defective modules at no cost to owners.
- Electronic Stability Control and ABS Warning Light. Recall 20V199000 affects 460,515 vehicles with NAMUX software that may fail to illuminate ABS warnings during power loss. Operating without ABS increases crash risk. Dealers will update software in these vehicles free of charge.
- Steering Linkages and Tie Rod Assembly. Recall 17V593000 covers 17,737 vehicles with potentially improperly torqued castellated nuts on steer axles. Loose tie rods may detach, causing total steering loss and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten the components or replace parts if necessary, free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety defects should consider consulting their state lemon law for potential rights and remedies.
2016 PETERBILT 348 Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
480482
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 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.
2016 PETERBILT 348
17737 vehicles affected
STEERING
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389G, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and Kenworth K170, T170, T270, T370, T440, T470,T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Risk: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 PETERBILT 348
354 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 12, 2015, and 2016 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 vehicles manufactured August 4, 2015, to August 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.
Risk: An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
2016 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.