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NHTSA Recall 01V165000: Electrical system: front underhood

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 73 vehicles. It affects 2001 Peterbilt 330.

73
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2001
owners notified (June 22)
NHTSA campaign01V165000
Manufacturer campaign501-F
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FRONT UNDERHOOD
Report receivedMay 21, 2001
Owner notificationJune 22, 2001
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with cummins isc engines. Diodes (electronic devices that restrict current flow) contained in the pre-heat circuit of certain engine wiring harnesses were not properly insulated during the harness manufacturing process.

Safety risk

This lack of insulation could allow the diodes to contact each other. Any contact between the diodes could lead to a short circuit and possibly a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the harnesses and remedy, if required, by properly insulating the diodes. Owner notification began june 22, 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 01V165000

Make and modelModel years
Peterbilt 3302001

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.