2005 PETERBILT 335 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 PETERBILT 335
The 2005 PETERBILT 335 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 PETERBILT 335
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 PETERBILT 335, potentially affecting up to 333 vehicles.
Recall 05V417000 — PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC
| 333 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 FAILURE.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 PETERBILT 335
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 PETERBILT 335. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PETERBILT 335 ROLLBACK WRECKER. THE CONTACT WAS PERFORMING REPAIRS ON THE VEHICLE AND DETECTED THE FIREWALL IN THE RADIATOR RESERVOIR WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE OWNER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT WAS DISPLEASED TO KNOW THAT THERE WAS NOT A FREE SERVICE REPAIR OFFERED BY THE DEALER FOR THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2005 PETERBILT 335
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 PETERBILT 335 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 PETERBILT 335
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 PETERBILT 335
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT 335
- 2005 PETERBILT 335 (current)
- 2006 PETERBILT 335 — 3 complaints
- 2007 PETERBILT 335 — 0 complaints
- 2008 PETERBILT 335 — 0 complaints
- 2009 PETERBILT 335 — 2 complaints
- 2010 PETERBILT 335 — 0 complaints
Other PETERBILT Models
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- PETERBILT 579 — 52 total complaints
- PETERBILT PETERBILT — 40 total complaints
- PETERBILT 388 — 36 total complaints
- PETERBILT 389 — 34 total complaints
- PETERBILT 357 — 19 total complaints
- PETERBILT 386 — 14 total complaints
- PETERBILT 387 — 14 total complaints