NHTSA Recall 01V179000: Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 52,500 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Peterbilt 330.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V179000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 601-G |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › DOORS › LATCH |
| Report received | June 5, 2001 |
| Owner notification | June 22, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A change in the internal linkage of certain cab doors has created a possible binding condition.
Safety risk
If the linkage binds, full engagement of the door latch may not occur, allowing the door to open inadvertently.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the door linkage to correct the potential of binding. 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 01V179000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt 330 | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Peterbilt 357 | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Peterbilt 362 | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Peterbilt 377 | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Peterbilt 378 | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Peterbilt 379 | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Peterbilt 385 | 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.