Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1999 Peterbilt 330 peaked in 2001, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1999 Peterbilt 330
Truck, diesel, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Sep 26, 2001 to Sep 26, 2001.
Recall campaigns covering this model year676k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 1999 truck
Severity index0.01999 trucks average 11.4
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1999 Peterbilt 330 name seats
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
6 recall campaigns cover the 1999 Peterbilt 330
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V-037-003 | Jul 15, 2002 | Heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles | Steering | 4,513 | Part replacement |
| 01V-140-006 | Aug 28, 2001 | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles | Steering | 2,294 | Part replacement |
| 01V-179 | Jun 5, 2001 | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks | Latches and locks | 52,500 | Repair or modification |
| 01V-044-005 | Mar 1, 2001 | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw | Steering | 6,392 | Part replacement |
| 01V-054 | Feb 22, 2001 | Vehicle description: class 7 and class 8 vehicles | Seat belts | 6,623 | Not stated |
| 00V-246-102 | Sep 13, 2000 | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles | Steering | 3,260 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1999 Peterbilt 330
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 26, 2001Honey Brook, PARecliner, Service brakes, Hoses, Lines/piping
THE AIR LINES FOR BRAKES HAVE MELTED UNDER THE CAB, CAUSING TRAILER TO LOCK, THE DEALER FIXED IT PRIOR, BUT HAS REOCCURED AGAIN.*JB
NHTSA complaint 563284
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 02-160 Feb 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter. - 32-015 Jun 8, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information. - 11-001 May 29, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements. - 32-016 Mar 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage. - 01-075 Nov 6, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor. - 34-066 Jun 10, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs. - 34-077 Apr 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion. - 13-049 Jan 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error. Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until Bendix introduces new version. - 03-064 Jul 23, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information - Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.