Service bulletins for the 2016 Peterbilt 330
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
27 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 42-070 | 2026-10-17. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Due to supplier constraints, an authorized aftermarket surge tank has been made available. |
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| P001 | 2026-09-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE. "Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list." |
| 32-025 | 2024-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Info Only Unnecessary starter replacements can result from customer complaints regarding engine starting issues. A new Starter Troubleshooting Guide has been created to provide a comprehensive list of starting system checks, which should reduce unnecessary starter replacements and associated warranty claims. Engine starting system warranty claims now require a completed Starter Checklist, a Battery Pack Midtronics Report, and a Cable Drop Midtronics Report. Claims filed without these documents may be denied. |
| 13-060 | 2022-09-06. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. The service information for Bendix Air Dryer maintenance is being updated to include new procedures. |
| 43-071 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Fix-As-Fail – Due to undersupply issues, only a limited supply of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors are available. As a temporary solution, after PACCAR confirms a DEF sensor is not available, a temporary software update will allow a vehicle to continue operation with a failed DEF sensor by disabling the DEF sensor diagnostics. |
| FRN215-3Custltr | 2021-06-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER. Sample Customer Letter - 215-3 Sleeper Heater Core O-Ring Leaking |
| 02-160 | 2021-03-10. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter. |
| 13-054 | 2020-08-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Fix-As-Fail - Bendix New-Gen Lightweight Steer Axle Drum Brake Spider Cracking |
| 32-015 | 2020-07-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information. |
| 43-067 | 2020-07-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Fix as Fail: For all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with Side-of-Cab (“SOC”) exhaust and built from 03/6/2006 to 1/20/2020, the clamps that secure the SOC exhaust stacks may not be tightened properly. This may allow the exhaust stack to rotate and contact the cab or sleeper. |
| 11-001 | 2020-06-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements. |
| 18PBB | 2020-05-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Safety Recall Bulletin: Updated with permanent repair path for phase 1 vehicles. The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 18V368. Non compliance to FMVSS and CMVSS 121 and 136. Resolution is to Reflash software. |
| 20 PBC | 2020-05-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT. Safety Recall Interim Bulletin: The Tractor ABS Lamp May Not Illuminate When ABS Controller Loses Battery and/or Ignition Power. NHTSA recall number is 20V199 Non compliance to FMVSS and CMVSS 121 and 136. Resolution is to Reflash software. |
| 43-066 | 2020-04-07. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. DEF tank covers may become loose and potentially crack on vehicles built before October 2019 with DEF tank part number M86-6221-003**(TANK-DEF MEDIUM ASSY) and M86-6222-003**(TANK-DEF LARGE, ASSY). Resolution is to resolve the vibration on the tank cover by adding bottom tank washers. |
| 34-085 | 2020-04-03. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information Only – Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles. |
| 32-016 | 2020-04-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage. |
| 34-085 | 2020-03-04. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion. |
| 03-071 | 2020-01-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Information Only - Vehicles built with NAMUX software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer. The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one of the included procedures. |
| 01-075 | 2019-12-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor. |
| TIB43-062 | 2019-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Information Only – This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP). |
| 42-056 | 2019-09-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Fix-As-Fail -“ Composite fittings used in the cooling system may crack, resulting in coolant leaks. Brass fittings are available to replace the composite fittings. |
| 42-058 | 2019-09-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Fix-As-Fail: Two separate causes have been identified as root cause of intermittent low coolant indicator illumination. |
| 34-066 | 2019-07-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs. |
| 34-077 | 2019-05-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion. |
| 13-049 | 2019-03-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error. Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until Bendix introduces new version. |
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