{"vehicle":{"id":"2008_peterbilt_340","year":2008,"make":"Peterbilt","model":"340"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020148","date":"2020-04-07","manufacturer":null,"component":"Lights And Instruments","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, the warning light for the tractor anti-lock brake system (ABS) may not turn on if the system loses power. If this happens, the driver will not get warning that the ABS is not working properly.\nNote: This problem would also cause the traction control (TC) and electronic stability control (ESC) lights not to turn on.\n\nSafety Risk:\nIf a driver is not warned that the ABS is not working properly, there could be an increased risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nPACCAR will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to update the software for the cab control module (CECU).","mfr_campaign":"20PBC / 20KWB","units":65284,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["340"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2020148"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V199000","date":"2020-04-06","manufacturer":"PACCAR Incorporated","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)","summary":"PACCAR Incorporated  (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software.  In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, \"Air Brake Systems,\" and 136, \"Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles.\"","mfr_campaign":"20pbc AND 20KWB","units":460515,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["340"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V199000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"09V348000","date":"2009-09-03","manufacturer":"PACCAR INCORPORATED","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL","summary":"PACCAR IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 KENWORTH T300, T270, AND T370, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 T800 AND PETERBILT MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 335, 340, AND 367 VEHICLES BUILT ON CUMMINS' DIESEL ENGINE.  THE VEHICLES MAY BE DESIGNED WITH A HARD WIRED, DASH-MOUNTED SWITCH THAT ENABLES THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO INHIBIT AFTERTREATMENT DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION IN ENVIRONMENTS WHERE THE OPERATOR BELIEVES IT MAY BE UNSAFE FOR ELEVATED EXHAUST TEMPERATURES.  DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH THE LOGIC IN THE ECM SOFTWARE IN THESE ENGINES, THE SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, LEADING THE OPERATOR TO BELIEVE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN \"INHIBIT\" MODE WHEN IT IS NOT.","mfr_campaign":"09KW9 & 909-D","units":135,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["340"],"built_from":"2007-03-20","built_to":"2009-07-07","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/09V348000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"08V002000","date":"2008-01-08","manufacturer":"PACCAR INCORPORATED","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS","summary":"CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON SYNFLEX ECLIPSE BRAND EXTRUDED NYLON AIR BRAKE HOSE TUBING FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, \"BRAKE HOSES.\"  THE TUBING WAS MANUFACTURED WITH ONLY FOUR LAYERS OF  NYLON MATERIAL, INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED FIVE LAYERS.","mfr_campaign":"07KWF 1207L","units":2794,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["340"],"built_from":"2007-10-16","built_to":"2007-11-14","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/08V002000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2008001","date":"2008-01-07","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"Certain vehicles fail to comply with requirements of CMVSS 121 - Air Brake System.  The air lines were incorrectly constructed with only four layers of extruded nylon material, instead of the specified five layers.  Should the air lines develop a leak, while the vehicle is in motion, it could cause the air brake system to fail, which would engage the rear spring brakes, slowing the vehicle to a stop, and preventing it from being driven.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the air lines.","mfr_campaign":"07KWF, 1207L","units":597,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["340"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2008001"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2007245","date":"2007-07-19","manufacturer":null,"component":"Other","summary":"On certain trucks, the right side stabilizing rod which spans the cooling module and the right frame rail bracket was inadvertently designed too close in proximity to the alternator positive electrical terminal post.  In the event the protective rubber boot on the terminal post was removed or cracked and the engine mounts allowed the engine to rock, electrical arcing could occur, which may ignite a fire in the engine compartment.  Correction: Dealers will replace the right radiator stabilizing rod and corresponding mounting bracket with updated versions.","mfr_campaign":"707H","units":14,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["340"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2007245"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"07V321000","date":"2007-07-19","manufacturer":"PACCAR INCORPORATED","component":"STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY","summary":"ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY VEHICLES, THE RIGHT SIDE STABILIZING ROD, WHICH SPANS THE COOLING MODULE AND THE RIGHT FRAME RAIL BRACKET, WAS INADVERTENTLY DESIGNED TOO CLOSE IN PROXIMITY TO THE ALTERNATOR POSITIVE ELECTRICAL TERMINAL POST.  IN THE EVENT THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT ON THE TERMINAL POST WAS REMOVED OR CRACKED AND THE ENGINE MOUNTS ALLOWED THE ENGINE TO ROCK, ELECTRICAL ARCING COULD OCCUR BETWEEN THE RADIATOR TIE ROD HARDWARE ON THE FRAME SIDE AND THE ALTERNATOR TERMINAL POST WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.","mfr_campaign":"707H","units":66,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["340"],"built_from":"2007-02-28","built_to":"2007-03-08","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/07V321000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"07V276000","date":"2007-06-27","manufacturer":"PACCAR INCORPORATED","component":"PARKING BRAKE","summary":"CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES.  THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.","mfr_campaign":"607G","units":16,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["340"],"built_from":"2006-09-19","built_to":"2007-05-31","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/07V276000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2006369","date":"2006-12-21","manufacturer":null,"component":"Suspension","summary":"On certain trucks, components used to attach the air suspension to the axle may contain elevated amounts of copper.  The elevated copper content could result in component failure, which could cause erratic vehicle handling and a crash.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace any suspect part with an updated version made with the correct metallurgical composition.","mfr_campaign":"1206D","units":572,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["340"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2006369"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"06V490000","date":"2006-12-21","manufacturer":"PACCAR INCORPORATED","component":"SUSPENSION","summary":"ON SOME PETERBILT TRUCKS, CERTAIN PARTS USED IN THE AIR SUSPENSIONS HAVE A HIGH COPPER CONTENT CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE.","mfr_campaign":"1206D","units":3246,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["340"],"built_from":"2006-08-16","built_to":"2006-11-22","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/06V490000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}