How many recalls does the 2001 Peterbilt Class 7 have?

The 2001 Peterbilt Class 7 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2001 Peterbilt Class 7 has an open recall?

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2001 Peterbilt Class 7 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2001 Peterbilt Class 7 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 27 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 01V181000 2001-06-05 27 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PETERBILT CLASS 7 AND 8 TRACTORS WITH INTERAXLE DRIVESHAFTS PRODUCED AND SUPPLIED BY SPICER DRIVESHAFT, INC. (SDI). THE SDI DRIVESHAFTS WITH UNIVERSAL JOINT CAP BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SDI'S FULL TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

Consequence

IF THE DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE RETAINING BOLTS, THE INTERAXLE COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE TRUCK'S DRIVING AXLES, RESULTING IN HAZARDOUS DEBRIS. THIS COULD OCCUR WITH LITTLE OR NO PRIOR WARNING TO THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER, AND COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL RE-TORQUING THE RETAINING BOLT FASTENERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 18, 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 DANA/SDI AT 1-419-535-4500.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Peterbilt Class 7 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.