Peterbilt 388 recalls and problems
30 recalls and 21 owner complaints for 16 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
30
Complaints
21
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
0
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Most reported Peterbilt 388 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 14 | |
| Wheels | 11 | |
| Structure | 5 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
All Peterbilt 388 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-199 | Apr 6, 2020 | 2008–2019 | 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-889 | Dec 31, 2015 | 2015 | Tires | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt model 388 vehicles manufactured from January 28, 2014, through February 3, 2014. |
| 15V-740 | Nov 9, 2015 | 2009–2015 | Tires | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Peterbilt 340, 2010, 2012, and 2015-2016 Peterbilt 337, 2010 Peterbilt 335, 2011-2016 Peterbilt 348, 2009 and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 365, 2009 and… |
| 15V-456 | Jul 22, 2015 | 2012–2016 | Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured January 13, 2011, to April 20, 2015. |
| 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. |
| 15V-108 | Feb 24, 2015 | 2009–2015 | Steering | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 388, and 389 trucks manufactured July 21, 2008, to February 28, 2014. |
| 14V-283 | May 29, 2014 | 2010–2015 | Air Bags, Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Peterbilt 579, 388, 384, 367, 365, 348, and 337 trucks manufactured October 30, 2009, through May 21, 2014. |
| 14V-145 | Mar 25, 2014 | 2008–2013 | Service Brakes | PACCAR, Inc. |
| 14V-013 | Jan 24, 2014 | 2014 | Seat Belts | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, and C550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31… |
| 13V-593 | Nov 25, 2013 | 2004–2013 | Equipment | Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles… |
| 13V-222 | May 28, 2013 | 2014 | Electrical System | PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured May 6, 2013, through May 17, 2013; and model year 2014 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367… |
| 12V-026 | Jan 30, 2012 | 2012–2013 | Service Brakes, Air | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t700, t800, w900, and peterbilt 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 vehicles, manufactured from… |
| 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. |
| 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-431 | Aug 25, 2008 | 2009 | Service Brakes, Air | Paccar is recalling 86 my 2009 kenworth t660, t800, w900, and peterbilt 386, 365, and 388 trucks equipped with bendix front air disc brakes. |
| 08V-128 | Mar 21, 2008 | 2009 | Parking Brake | Paccar is recalling 1,043 my 2008-2009 kenworth c500, t2000,t660, t800 and w900 trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. |
| 08V-104 | Mar 10, 2008 | 2007–2009 | Trailer Hitches | Paccar is recalling 318 my 2007-2009 kenworth t800, w900, and peterbilt 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, and 389 trucks equipped with premier trailer hitch assemblies. |
| 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-287 | Jul 5, 2007 | 2008 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain trucks built with cummins ism c876 engines, the electronic control module fails to recognize inputs of the vehicle electronic control unit or from a driver actuated dash switch thereby increasing the risk of… |
| 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. |
| 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. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Peterbilt 388?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2014 Peterbilt 388 has the most reports (17). Check the 2014 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 388 have?
NHTSA lists 30 safety recalls covering Peterbilt 388 model years 2004–2019.
What are the most common Peterbilt 388 problems?
Owners report tires, wheels, structure problems most often.