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2006 Peterbilt 335 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2006 Peterbilt 335, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 2006 Peterbilt 335

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Abs warning light (service brakes)

    NHTSA 06V011000 Reported 79 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems (ABS)." the indicator light that notifies the driver of a malfunction in the trailer ABS was not installed as required.

    Remedy: Dealers will install the ABS malfunction warning light free of charge. The recall began on february 6, 2006. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

  2. Hydraulic (parking brake)

    NHTSA 05V417000 Reported 333 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    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.

    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 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2006 Peterbilt 335 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“2006 peterbilt has broken down 3 times due to defects in engine and transmission problems. We got this truck replace by peterbilt in june of 06 because of all the defects in the 05 peterbilt with nuts”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 8, 2005 · Power train

Compare Peterbilt 335 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Peterbilt 335 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2005 Peterbilt 33511
2006 Peterbilt 33521
2007 Peterbilt 33520
2008 Peterbilt 33560
2009 Peterbilt 33532
2010 Peterbilt 33540
2011 Peterbilt 33520

Checking a specific 2006 Peterbilt 335

How do I know if my 2006 Peterbilt 335 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2006 Peterbilt 335; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Peterbilt dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V417000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Peterbilt models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.