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2012 Peterbilt 330 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Peterbilt 330, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordApril 6, 2020report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2012 Peterbilt 330 recall campaigns

The 2012 Peterbilt 330 report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 20V199000 dated April 6, 2020.
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report received
April 6, 2020
Potential units
460,515campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20pbc AND 20KWB.

Owner notification: May 26, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR Incorporated

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report received
January 30, 2012
Potential units
15,932campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t700, t800, w900, and peterbilt 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 vehicles, manufactured from january 31, 2011, through january 19, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 antilock traction relay valves. in extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application.

Why it matters: Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.

Remedy

Paccar will notify owners, and provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on february 10, 2012. owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Owner notification: February 10, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Report received
February 23, 2011
Potential units
4,664campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 kenworth t2000, t660, t700, t800, and w900, as well as model year 2009-2012 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, and 587 trucks equipped with paccar mx engines. the oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partially discharge from the oil module onto exhaust components.

Why it matters: The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

Owner notification: March 4, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2012 Peterbilt 330?

The most frequent component groups in 2012 Peterbilt 330 campaign records are Service Brakes, Air (2), Fuel System, Other (1), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Service Brakes, Air2
Fuel System, Other1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2012 Peterbilt 330 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 4 model-year reports for the Peterbilt 330, spanning 2011–2017; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
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