Peterbilt 387 recalls and problems
33 recalls and 11 owner complaints for 17 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
33
Complaints
11
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
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Most reported Peterbilt 387 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 |
All Peterbilt 387 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-199 | Apr 6, 2020 | 2008–2016 | Service Brakes, Air, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 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… |
| 15V-132 | Mar 6, 2015 | 2006–2016 | Tires, Equipment | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016. |
| 11V-380 | Jul 21, 2011 | 2008, 2010–2011 | Electrical System | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 kenworth t660, t700, and t800 vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2010, through may 13, 2011, and model year 2008, 2010, and 2011 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388… |
| 11V-203 | Mar 24, 2011 | 2009–2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 kenworth c500, t2000, t600, and t660, as well as model year 2009-2011 peterbilt 387 and 388 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine and manufactured from may 11, 2006… |
| 11V-127 | Feb 23, 2011 | 2007–2012 | Fuel System, Other | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 kenworth t2000, t660, t700, t800, and w900, as well as model year 2009-2012 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, and 587 trucks equipped with paccar mx engines. |
| 10V-634 | Dec 13, 2010 | 2007–2008 | Power Train | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from february 2, 2006 through april 30, 2007. |
| 10V-453 | Oct 1, 2010 | 2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Paccar is recalling certain model year kenworth and peterbilt vehicles. |
| 10V-308 | Jul 2, 2010 | 2008–2010 | Steering | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 trucks equipped with trw steering shafts. |
| 09V-258 | Jul 8, 2009 | 2009 | Steering | Paccar is recalling 2,096 my 2009 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles equipped with trw steering shafts. |
| 09V-019 | Jan 16, 2009 | 2007–2009 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Paccar is recalling 1098 kenworth my 2008 t800, w900, my 2008-2009 t2000 and peterbilt my 2007-2009 379 and 387 trucks equipped with c15 caterpillar diesel engines. |
| 08V-487 | Sep 23, 2008 | 2008–2009 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Paccar is recalling 4,883 my 2006-2009 kenworth t600, t660, t800, w900, t2000 and my 2008-2009 peterbilt 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 389 trucks. |
| 08V-065 | Feb 7, 2008 | 2008–2009 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Paccar is recalling 6,169 my 2008 kenworth t300, t660, t800, t2000, w900 and c500 vehicles and my 2008-2009 peterbilt models 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 and 389 kits. |
| 08V-002 | Jan 8, 2008 | 2008 | Service Brakes, Air | 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. |
| 07V-591 | Dec 20, 2007 | 2008 | Steering | On certain kenworth and peterbilt heavy duty trucks equipped with tas-85 trw steering gears, the inner surface of the outer sector shaft teeth of the steering gears may have an incorrect involute profile, which may lead… |
| 07V-409 | Sep 10, 2007 | 2008 | Fuel System, Diesel | On certain peterbilt trucks, the longitudinal seams on the fuel tanks were fabricated using an incorrect weld speed for the given material thickness. |
| 07V-132 | Mar 22, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Power Train | On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time. |
| 07V-033 | Feb 6, 2007 | 2006 | Trailer Hitches | On certain trucks, the fifth wheel king pin release air valve internal spool was installed backwards. |
| 06V-490 | Dec 21, 2006 | 2007–2008 | Suspension | On some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failure. |
| 06V-251 | Jul 13, 2006 | 2004–2005 | Equipment | On certain trucks, when using a cummins electronic icon service tool 2.2, an unintended engine start will occur. |
| 05V-570 | Dec 22, 2005 | 2004–2006 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly. |
| 05V-543 | Nov 29, 2005 | 2005–2006 | Steering | On certain trucks equipped with the bendix electronic stability control (Esp) system, the system uses multiple sensors and an electronic control unit (Ecu) to control vehicle under steer, over-steer, and rollover… |
| 04V-548 | Nov 16, 2004 | 2004–2005 | Seats | On certain heavy duty trucks, the pivot bolts which hold the seat back frame to the seat cushion frame can loosen and possibly fracture or dislodge, causing the seat back to fail to provide full support to the driver. |
| 03V-410 | Oct 20, 2003 | 2003 | Steering | On certain trucks equipped with dana spicer integral knuckle and steer arm assemblies, the steer axle assemblies may have a longitudinal crack in the steer arm. |
| 03V-168 | May 5, 2003 | 2003 | Trailer Hitches | On certain trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions. |
| 03V-125 | Apr 1, 2003 | 2000–2002 | Suspension | On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely. |
| 02V-241 | Sep 10, 2002 | 2002 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain vehicles equipped with bendix tc-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings. |
| 02V-037 | Jul 15, 2002 | 2000 | Steering | Heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles. |
| 02V-018 | Jan 15, 2002 | 2001 | Service Brakes, Air | 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. |
| 01V-140 | Aug 28, 2001 | 2000 | Steering | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. |
| 01V-131 | Apr 13, 2001 | 2000 | Electrical System | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. |
| 00V-185 | Jul 6, 2000 | 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. |
| 00V-161 | Jun 7, 2000 | 2000 | Unknown or Other | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. |
| 00V-017 | Jan 19, 2000 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Peterbilt 387?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2008 Peterbilt 387 has the most reports (4). Check the 2008 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 387 have?
NHTSA lists 33 safety recalls covering Peterbilt 387 model years 2000–2016.
What are the most common Peterbilt 387 problems?
Owners report engine, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, air problems most often.