Does the 2000 Peterbilt 362 have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, latches/locks/linkages. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2000 Peterbilt 362 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Peterbilt dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2000 Peterbilt 362?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2000 Peterbilt 362 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2000 Peterbilt 362. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Peterbilt been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2000 Peterbilt 362 recalls, newest first

July 15, 2002NHTSA 02V0370034,513 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary: Heavy duty trucks equipped with TRW tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles. Peterbilt will recall 1,434 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axles manufactured from December 11, 1999, to may 14, 2000, and from July 22 to September 30, 2000. Kenworth will recall 859 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor vehicles manufactured from December 11, 1999, to may 23, 2000, and from July 27, 2000, to September 30, 2000 and kennworth will recall an additional 4,151 vehicles equipped with dana axles and manufactured from June 23 to December 6, 1999, and from may 23 to September 30, 2000. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Consequence: This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began July 15, 2002. 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 1-940-591-4201 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 28, 2001NHTSA 01V1400062,294 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with TRW tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Consequence: This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began October 24, 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 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 5, 2001NHTSA 01V17900052,500 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A change in the internal linkage of certain cab doors has created a possible binding condition.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2000 Peterbilt 362 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2000 Peterbilt 362 have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, latches/locks/linkages. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2000 Peterbilt 362 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Peterbilt dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2000 Peterbilt 362?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.