Vehicle recall 02V018001 · January 15, 2002
Peterbilt 320, Peterbilt 330 and 7 more models
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (ABS) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (ABS) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.
- Consequence
- Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected ABS valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. If air leaks develop at any of the ABS valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began February 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 kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V018001
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 15, 2002
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- 102A/02KW1
- Owner notification
- February 15, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,302
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T300 (2001): 2001
- Peterbilt 320 (2001): 2001
- Peterbilt 330 (2001): 2001
- Peterbilt 357 (2001): 2001
- Peterbilt 362 (2001): 2001
- Peterbilt 378 (2001): 2001
- Peterbilt 379 (2001): 2001
- Peterbilt 385 (2001): 2001
- Peterbilt 387 (2001): 2001
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