NHTSA Recall 03V306000: Fan (engine and engine cooling)
PACCAR INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,858 vehicles. It affects 2003–2004 Peterbilt 330.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V306000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 803-E |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › FAN |
| Report received | August 22, 2003 |
| Owner notification | October 31, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c7 or 3126e 2002 engines and horton fan hubs, the fan hub mounting bolts can fail resulting in the hub and fan assembly separating from the engine. This loss of clamp load causes unwanted vibration in the assembly that leads to bolt failure.
Safety risk
If the bolts fail, the complete hub and fan assembly could separate from the engine resulting in equipment damage and/or personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will add a rigid spacer across the two lower mounting holes of the fan hub to maintain the clamping force and replace all the bolts and washers. Owner notification began october 22, 2003. Owners should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
Notes
Peterbilt recall no. 803-e.customers can 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 03V306000
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.