2012 PETERBILT 210 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 PETERBILT 210
The 2012 PETERBILT 210 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 PETERBILT 210
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2012 PETERBILT 210, potentially affecting up to 4,235 vehicles.
Recall 17V554000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 2,975 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; 2012-2018 Peterbilt 210 and 220 trucks; and 2010-2018 Kenworth K270 and K370 trucks. These LFNA trucks have a front axle sway bar link that may come loose on the frame rail end and fall into the path of the drag link, possibly binding the steering system.
Consequence: If the sway bar link detaches and falls into the drag link, it may impact the ability of the vehicle to steer properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the upper sway bar link attachment for a hardened washer installed between the bushing and the nut, installing a washer if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on October...
View full details →Recall 14V014000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 828 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2012 through 2014 model year Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 210 and 220 chassis equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for electrical insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to...
Consequence: If the potting compound is exposed to heat and conducts electricity, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire and personal injury.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective component with a new battery equalizer or DC-DC converter, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Kenworth's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 12V490000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 432 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Kenworth K270 and K370 vehicles, manufactured from November 23, 2011, through September 27, 2012, and model year 2012-2013 Peterbilt 210 and 220 vehicles, manufactured from July 29, 2011, through September 25, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated...
Consequence: Vehicles that use a combination of both fog lights and head lights or daytime running lights and headlights may be too bright for oncoming traffic, possibly distracting them and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2012. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1-425-828-5000 or Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 PETERBILT 210
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 PETERBILT 210.
Safety Rating for the 2012 PETERBILT 210
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 PETERBILT 210 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 PETERBILT 210
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 PETERBILT 210. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-14-13 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PETERBILT: TRANSITION PLAN AVAILABLE FOR DAVIE4 DIAGNOSTIC TOOL FOR CERTAIN TRUCKS. MODELS 220, 210. *PE
RN-413-5 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PETERBILT: SOME TRUCKS BUILT WITH STARTER INTERLOCK, WHICH ALLOWS STARTING IN FORWARD OR REVERSE GEAR, WHEN SELECTED BUT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFIC FMVSS 102 S3.1.3 APPROACH FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AND MAY TO MODIFY SYSTEM IN ORDER TO START TRUCK IN NEUTRAL POSITION. MODEL 2012 210, 220. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 PETERBILT 210
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT 210
- 2009 PETERBILT 210 — 0 complaints
- 2010 PETERBILT 210 — 0 complaints
- 2012 PETERBILT 210 (current)
- 2013 PETERBILT 210 — 0 complaints
- 2014 PETERBILT 210 — 0 complaints
- 2015 PETERBILT 210 — 0 complaints
- 2016 PETERBILT 210 — 0 complaints
- 2017 PETERBILT 210 — 0 complaints
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- PETERBILT 387 — 14 total complaints