2006 PETERBILT 335

2 recalls, 3 complaints - 19 TSBs

06V011000 Jan 17, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Defect Description
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS)." THE INDICATOR LIGHT THAT NOTIFIES THE DRIVER OF A MALFUNCTION IN THE TRAILER ABS WAS NOT INSTALLED AS REQUIRED.
Consequence
THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE MALFUNCTION THAT EXISTS IN THE ABS TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE ABS MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
79 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED
05V417000 Sep 20, 2005
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THERE MAY BE A DEFECT IN THE ANCHOR BOLT OF SOME BOSCH MODEL #305 PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. A DIFFERENT COATING WAS APPLIED TO THE BOLT WHICH DID NOT MEET PACCAR SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD REDUCE THE FATIGUE LIFE OF THE BOLT AND LEAD TO PREMATURE F... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS BOLT WERE TO FAIL, THE TRUCK COULD ROLL AWAY WHILE PARKED WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. PETERBILT'S RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2005; AND KENWORTH BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4201.
333 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
POWER TRAIN Nov 8, 2005
Incident date: Nov 8, 2005
2006 PETERBILT HAS BROKEN DOWN 3 TIMES DUE TO DEFECTS IN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. WE GOT THIS TRUCK REPLACE BY PETERBILT IN JUNE OF 06 BECAUSE OF ALL THE DEFECTS IN THE 05 PETERBILT WITH NUTS AND BOLTS MISSING FROM THE ASSEMBLY LINE. MY HUSBAND DRIVES HAZMAT MATERIAL. *NM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 8, 2005
Incident date: Nov 8, 2005
2006 PETERBILT HAS BROKEN DOWN 3 TIMES DUE TO DEFECTS IN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. WE GOT THIS TRUCK REPLACE BY PETERBILT IN JUNE OF 06 BECAUSE OF ALL THE DEFECTS IN THE 05 PETERBILT WITH NUTS AND BOLTS MISSING FROM THE ASSEMBLY LINE. MY HUSBAND DRIVES HAZMAT MATERIAL. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Nov 8, 2005
Incident date: Nov 8, 2005
2006 PETERBILT HAS BROKEN DOWN 3 TIMES DUE TO DEFECTS IN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. WE GOT THIS TRUCK REPLACE BY PETERBILT IN JUNE OF 06 BECAUSE OF ALL THE DEFECTS IN THE 05 PETERBILT WITH NUTS AND BOLTS MISSING FROM THE ASSEMBLY LINE. MY HUSBAND DRIVES HAZMAT MATERIAL. *NM

Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 PETERBILT 335

19 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
043200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC1
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE1
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
Information Only a?? 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
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 incomplet
11-001 May 29, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
32-016 Mar 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
34-085 Mar 3, 2020
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Information Only a?? Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
34-085 Mar 3, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only a?? Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
34-085 Feb 28, 2020
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion.
34-085 Feb 28, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion.
01-075 Nov 6, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs.
34-077 Apr 8, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
34-077 Apr 8, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
13-049 Jan 4, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information - Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software
7071 Sep 5, 2007
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
707-1 MEDIUM DUTY A/C SWITCH - INCORRECTLY WIRED AT THE FACTORY. *NJ
22 Jul 19, 2006
043200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC
AUTO SLACK ADJUSTERS. *TT

PETERBILT 335 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PETERBILT 335 across all model years (2005, 2011).

20 Total Recalls
6 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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