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2018 Peterbilt 330
2 recall campaigns and 0 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2018 Peterbilt 330; the recalls concern steering and electronic stability control (esc).
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 2 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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 22 PBB and 22 KWB.
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated (manufacturer campaign 22 PBB and 22 KWB).
Defect, as filed: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated (manufacturer campaign 20pbc AND 20KWB); components: electronic stability control (esc); service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE20015 | Preliminary evaluation | Quarter Fender Failures | structure:frame and members:underbody shields | 21 Sep 2020 | 14 Oct 2021 | — |
| PE20006 | Preliminary evaluation | Intermittent Loss of Power Steering Assist | steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion) | 1 May 2020 | 27 Mar 2024 | — |
Other Peterbilt 330 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 6,623 |
| 1997 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 6,623 |
| 1998 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 6,623 |
| 1999 | 6 | 1 | 75,582 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 | 66,810 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 | 61,498 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | 3,174 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 | 3,177 |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 | 1,964 |
| 2007 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 3,246 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | 466,555 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | 468,045 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 461,046 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | 461,052 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | 481,111 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 476,447 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 472,702 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 462,560 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 478,252 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 462,763 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 478,156 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 478,156 |
| 2020 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 17,641 |
| 2022 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 47,500 |
| 2023 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 47,500 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Peterbilt 330 model years · Peterbilt: 43 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2018 Peterbilt 330 have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 22V277000, was reported to NHTSA on 25 Apr 2022 and concerns steering:critical fasteners. Across all model years the Peterbilt 330 line has 34 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2018 Peterbilt 330?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 2 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2018 Peterbilt 330 complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.