NHTSA vehicle safety data
2006 Peterbilt 335 Recalls & Complaints
The 2006 Peterbilt 335 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Peterbilt dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Peterbilt 335. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2006 Peterbilt 335 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Peterbilt 335, describing incidents dated November 8, 2005.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10142047 · Filed
2006 PETERBILT HAS BROKEN DOWN 3 TIMES DUE TO DEFECTS IN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. WE GOT THIS TRUCK REPLACE BY PETERBILT IN JUNE OF 06 BECAUSE OF ALL THE DEFECTS IN THE 05 PETERBILT WITH NUTS AND BOLTS MISSING FROM THE ASSEMBLY LINE. MY HUSBAND DRIVES HAZMAT MATERIAL. *NM
ABS FAILURE INDICATOR LIGHT/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #06V011000 · Service Brakes, Air — Antilock — ABS Warning Light · NHTSA notice
Reported January 17, 2006 · PACCAR INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 79 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 106A · Owners notified February 6, 2006 · Vehicles built September 30, 2005 – December 9, 2005 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS)." THE INDICATOR LIGHT THAT NOTIFIES THE DRIVER OF A MALFUNCTION IN THE TRAILER ABS WAS NOT INSTALLED AS REQUIRED.
Safety consequence
THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE MALFUNCTION THAT EXISTS IN THE ABS TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE ABS MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
Notes
PETERBILT RECALL NO. 106A.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
PARK BRAKE ANCHOR BOLT/BOSCH
NHTSA #05V417000 · Parking Brake — Driveline — Hydraulic · NHTSA notice
Reported September 20, 2005 · PACCAR INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 333 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 05KW5 / 905C · Owners notified November 4, 2005 · Vehicles built June 15, 2004 – March 30, 2005 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THERE MAY BE A DEFECT IN THE ANCHOR BOLT OF SOME BOSCH MODEL #305 PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. A DIFFERENT COATING WAS APPLIED TO THE BOLT WHICH DID NOT MEET PACCAR SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD REDUCE THE FATIGUE LIFE OF THE BOLT AND LEAD TO PREMATURE FAILURE.
Safety consequence
IF THIS BOLT WERE TO FAIL, THE TRUCK COULD ROLL AWAY WHILE PARKED WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. PETERBILT'S RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2005; AND KENWORTH BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4201.
Notes
KENWORTH RECALL NOT. 05KW5; PETERBILT RECALL NO. 905C.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Other Peterbilt 335 model years
Check your 2006 Peterbilt 335 VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Peterbilt 335 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Check a Peterbilt VIN