2006 Peterbilt 340 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2006 Peterbilt 340. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2006 Peterbilt 340
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Driveline (power train)
On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle. A brittle rod end casting may fracture without warning, causing the vehicles' rear axles to become misaligned.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if they were manufactured with a suspect torque rod end. If a suspect torque rod end is found, the entire torque rod will be replaced. The recall began on october 9, 2006.…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2006 Peterbilt 340. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Peterbilt 340 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Peterbilt 340 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Peterbilt 340 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 340 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Peterbilt 340 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 Peterbilt 340 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 Peterbilt 340 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 Peterbilt 340 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2006 Peterbilt 340
How do I know if my 2006 Peterbilt 340 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2006 Peterbilt 340; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 06V391000).
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.
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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.