2020 PETERBILT 337 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 PETERBILT 337
The 2020 PETERBILT 337 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year.
Recalls for the 2020 PETERBILT 337
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2020 PETERBILT 337, potentially affecting up to 18,974 vehicles.
Recall 22V277000 — STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 17,641 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
Consequence: Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are...
View full details →Recall 21V391000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 612 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWC and 21PBD.
View full details →Recall 21V391000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 612 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWC and 21PBD.
View full details →Recall 19V618000 — STEERING:COLUMN
| 109 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Peterbilt 337 and 348 vehicles. An incorrectly located weld in the steering shaft may crack and cause the lower shaft within the steering column to separate from the mating yoke.
Consequence: If the steering column separates from the mating yoke, loss of steering control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-422. PACCAR's number for this recall is 19PBD.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 PETERBILT 337
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 PETERBILT 337.
Safety Rating for the 2020 PETERBILT 337
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 PETERBILT 337 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 PETERBILT 337
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 PETERBILT 337. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
52-004 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Fix-as-Fail: Radio does not mute when truck with auto trans is placed in reverse. Software flash resolves issue.
19PBD — STEERING
Safety Recall: Defectective lower hsaft to u-joint yoke in non-telescoping steering columns due to supplier weld not creating enough penetration and can crack, which could lead to a loss of steering and increase risk of crash or injury. Resolution is to inspect for defective identified manufacturing lot and replace steering...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 PETERBILT 337
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT 337
- 2015 PETERBILT 337 — 0 complaints
- 2016 PETERBILT 337 — 4 complaints
- 2017 PETERBILT 337 — 0 complaints
- 2018 PETERBILT 337 — 0 complaints
- 2019 PETERBILT 337 — 0 complaints
- 2020 PETERBILT 337 (current)
- 2021 PETERBILT 337 — 0 complaints
- 2022 PETERBILT 337 — 0 complaints
- 2023 PETERBILT 337 — 0 complaints
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- 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