NHTSA Recall 01V054000: Anchorage (seat belts)
PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,623 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Peterbilt 330.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V054000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 201-1 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | February 22, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 19, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: class 7 and class 8 vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 207, "seating system," and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." some fasteners used to attach the shoulder belt anchor bracket to the cab structure were omitted during production.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt anchorage may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will add the necessary fasteners. Owner notification began march 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V054000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt 330 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Peterbilt 357 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Peterbilt 378 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Peterbilt 385 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.