Peterbilt 340 (2010) – 10V162000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

PETERBILT

Model Of Vehicle

340

Year

2010

Recall Campaign Number

10V162000

Component Description

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Effect Of Defect

An Unintended Latch Closure Can Cause Personal Injury.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Install Hood Anti-Blowdown Retention Cables To The Radiator And Hood Assemblies Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On June 21, 2010. Owners May Contact Perterbilt At 940-591-4196.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Start Of Manufacture

20081128

End Of Manufacture

20100416

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

531

Date Owners Notified

20100621

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Date Report Received

20100420

Make Campaign Number

0410-B

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard