NHTSA Recall 14V283000: Electrical system and air bags
PACCAR Incorporated reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,705 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Peterbilt 337.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V283000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 514-F |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS |
| Report received | May 29, 2014 |
| Owner notification | August 4, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Peterbilt 579, 388, 384, 367, 365, 348, and 337 trucks manufactured October 30, 2009, through May 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, if power is interrupted to the seat electronic control unit (ECU), such as when the fuse for that circuit blows, the side air bag would be disabled but there will not be a warning lamp indicator to notify the operator of the malfunction.
Safety risk
Without a warning of a problem existing in the side air bag system, the driver may continue to operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury from the side air bag not deploying in the event of a rollover.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness to correct them problem, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Paccar's number for this recall is 514-F.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V283000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Peterbilt 337 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Peterbilt 348 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Peterbilt 365 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Peterbilt 367 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Peterbilt 384 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Peterbilt 388 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Peterbilt 579 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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.