Recall 10V162 affects 531 2010-2011 Peterbilt 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, and 348 trucks for hood-latch failure. Repair is free at any franchised Peterbilt dealer.
Peterbilt is recalling 531 2010-2011 Model 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, and 348 trucks because the hood anti-blowdown device can become hindered or inoperative. If the latch closes unexpectedly, the hood can close and cause personal injury; the Peterbilt dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The hood anti-blowdown device on affected 2010-2011 Peterbilt 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, and 348 trucks is part of the hood latch system. Its job is to keep the hood from closing without warning after the hood has been opened for inspection, service, or repair. It works with the hood pivot J-hook and latch hardware so the hood stays controlled instead of dropping unexpectedly.
On these trucks, the latch hardware does not always stay in the right position. Unintended latch movement can block the hood pivot J-hook, the latch can sit out of alignment, or the latch can fall out of place. When that happens, the anti-blowdown device is hindered or inoperative, so it no longer prevents an unexpected hood closure.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or technician will not have a reliable symptom to watch for before the device stops holding the hood as intended.
Who's affected?
Covers six Peterbilt truck lines across the 2010 and 2011 model years, all tied to the same hood latch component.
| 2011 Peterbilt 337 | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2010 Peterbilt 340 | Latch |
| 2011 Peterbilt 325 | Latch |
| 2010 Peterbilt 325 | Latch |
| 2010 Peterbilt 348 | Latch |
| 2011 Peterbilt 340 | Latch |
| 2010 Peterbilt 330 | Latch |
| 2011 Peterbilt 348 | Latch |
| 2011 Peterbilt 335 | Latch |
| 2011 Peterbilt 330 | Latch |
| 2010 Peterbilt 335 | Latch |
| 2010 Peterbilt 337 | Latch |
| Units affected | 531 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unintended hood latch closure can injure someone working around the hood or latch area. Treat any unexpected latch movement as a reason to stop the work, keep hands clear, and arrange dealer service before more inspection. Repair will be free at any franchised Peterbilt dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2011 Peterbilt 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, or 348 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer to ask whether the free hood anti-blowdown retention cable repair is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the hood anti-blowdown retention cable installation that keeps unintended latch movement from closing the hood.
- Bring the recall notice if Peterbilt mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V162 when you call.
- Avoid working under or around the hood until the repair is complete if the hood latch does not hold securely.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Peterbilt technician installs hood anti blowdown retention cables between the radiator and hood assemblies. The cables are meant to keep the hood from closing unexpectedly if latch movement, latch misalignment, or latch fallout interferes with the hood pivot J hook. The dealer repair will be free once available. The source remedy says the safety recall began on June 21, 2010, so ask the Peterbilt service desk to confirm repair availability for your VIN before bringing the truck in.
Timeline
| April 20, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 21, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V162?
Recall 10V162 covers 531 2010-2011 Peterbilt 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, and 348 trucks with a hood anti-blowdown device that can become hindered or inoperative because of latch movement, misalignment, or latch fallout. Peterbilt dealers install retention cables for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2011 Peterbilt 325, 330, 335, 337, 340, or 348 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 10V162. If it is, contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer to schedule installation of the hood anti-blowdown retention cables. Reference recall number 10V162 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Peterbilt dealers install the hood anti-blowdown retention cables free of charge. The recall repair began on June 21, 2010.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is personal injury from unintended hood closure. The anti-blowdown device is meant to prevent the hood from closing unexpectedly, but latch movement, latch misalignment, or latch fallout can interfere with that protection. A Peterbilt dealer installs retention cables to correct the condition.
What if I bought this Peterbilt truck used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2010-2011 Peterbilt truck is included, then contact a franchised Peterbilt dealer and reference recall number 10V162.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V162000 |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt customer service | 940-591-4196 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V162 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V162000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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