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Peterbilt 388 recalls

24 recall campaigns for the Peterbilt 388, newest first.

  1. Kenworth in the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. 2008–2011 Kenworth T170, T270, T370 +20 more 20V-199 · April 6, 2020
  2. Peterbilt affected vehicles were built with Michelin mn295/60 R22.5 xza front tires and 8.25" wheels and were certified to a gawr greater than the maximum 12,350 lbs allowed. 2015 Peterbilt 388 15V-889 · December 31, 2015
  3. Peterbilt affected trucks are equipped with Michelin 295/60R22.5 XZA-2 front tires that have a speed rating less than the vehicle is governed to. 2009–2015 Peterbilt 335, 337, 340 +6 more 15V-740 · November 9, 2015
  4. Peterbilt affected trucks, equipped with extended-body Leece Neville alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line. 2012 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384 +6 more 15V-456 · July 22, 2015
  5. Peterbilt affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount. 2006 Peterbilt 357, 365, 367 +10 more 15V-132 · March 6, 2015
  6. Peterbilt front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued. 2009 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367 +2 more 15V-108 · February 24, 2015
  7. Peterbilt in the affected vehicles, if power is interrupted to the seat electronic control unit (ECU), such as when the fuse for that circuit blows, the side air bag would be disabled but there will not be a warning lamp indicator to notify the operator of the malfunction. 2010 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365 +4 more 14V-283 · May 29, 2014
  8. Peterbilt affected vehicles were built with 16.5" x 7" front drum brakes and Bendix es-420 brake linings installed on front axles rated to carry between 20,001 and 22,000 lbs gawr and larger slr (20.5" to 21.5") tires, however these brake linings are not rated for this configuration. 2008 Peterbilt 365, 367, 388 +1 more 14V-145 · March 25, 2014
  9. Kenworth when the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. 2014 Kenworth C500, C550, T170 +23 more 14V-013 · January 24, 2014
  10. Peterbilt affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag or pusher axle the gross axle weight rating, suitable tire and rim information, and recommended tire pressure information. 2004 Peterbilt 357, 365, 367 +6 more 13V-593 · November 25, 2013
  11. Kenworth internal defect in the ignition switch causes the starter to engage when a key is partially inserted, before the key is turned. 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370 +20 more 13V-222 · May 28, 2013
  12. Kenworth in extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. 2012 Kenworth T170, T270, T370 +18 more 12V-026 · January 30, 2012
  13. Kenworth fast idle control may be activated by the operator while the transmission is in gear. 2008–2011 Kenworth T660, T700, T800 +7 more 11V-380 · July 21, 2011
  14. Kenworth degradation of a combustion tube weld can cause radial heat impingement on the body which may burn through certain bodies used on C15 engines. 2007–2009 Kenworth C500, T2000, T600 +3 more 11V-203 · March 24, 2011
  15. Kenworth oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partially discharge from the oil module onto exhaust components. 2007–2012 Kenworth T2000, T660, T700 +12 more 11V-127 · February 23, 2011
  16. Kenworth bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the INTER-AXLE driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication AND/OR excessive heat. 2007 Kenworth T2000, T600, T660 +10 more 10V-634 · December 13, 2010
  17. Kenworth manufacturing defect in the seal supplied by a component manufacturer installed on the output shaft of the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve actuator may cause eventual delamination of the seal. 2011 Kenworth T660, T700, T800 +7 more 10V-453 · October 1, 2010
  18. Kenworth circumferential weld around the steering shaft tube that welds the splined tube to the NON-SPLINED tube may be mislocated. 2008 Kenworth C500, T2000, T660 +9 more 10V-308 · July 2, 2010
  19. Kenworth mislocation of a circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and NON-SPLINED tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting in a separation of the two tubes. 2009 Kenworth T2000, T660, T800 +8 more 09V-258 · August 7, 2009
  20. Kenworth pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in a reduction of fatigue strength of the pivot pins. 2007–2009 Kenworth T800, W900, 330 +10 more 08V-104 · October 3, 2008
  21. Kenworth 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. 2008 Kenworth C500, T2000, T600 +13 more 08V-002 · August 1, 2008
  22. Kenworth certain door latch assemblies on these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 2008–2009 Kenworth C500, T2000, T660 +10 more 08V-065 · July 2, 2008
  23. Peterbilt on certain peterbilt trucks, the longitudinal seams on the fuel tanks were fabricated using an incorrect weld speed for the given material thickness. 2008 Peterbilt 367, 386, 387 +1 more 07V-409 · October 9, 2007
  24. Kenworth 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 unintended (or unexpected) elevated exhaust temperatures. 2008 Kenworth T800, 320, 357 +4 more 07V-287 · May 7, 2007