2008 PETERBILT 365 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2008 PETERBILT 365 has 0 complaints and 10 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety and component defects based on recall data. The recalls address various systems including steering, fuel system, brakes, engine, stability control, and labeling information.
Ten recalls affect multiple safety, mechanical, and informational components of the truck. These recalls cover steering shaft defects, potential fire hazards from fuel and engine components, brake system inadequacies, incorrect certification labels, and software issues that affect vehicle stability and acceleration control.
Recalls- Steering column. NHTSA recall 10V308000 affects 9,697 vehicles. A mislocated circumferential weld on the TRW steering shafts can cause separation of the splined and non-splined tubes during low speed, high torque turns, resulting in loss of steering control and increased crash risk. Dealers will inspect using a weld placement gauge and replace defective shafts free of charge.
- Fuel system tank. NHTSA recall 11V127000 involves 4,664 vehicles. A loose oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap on PACCAR MX engines may allow oil to discharge onto hot exhaust parts, raising fire risk. Dealers will re-torque the cap and install a secondary retention device at no cost.
- Electrical system software. NHTSA recall 11V380000 covers 211 vehicles. Faulty software may allow fast idle control activation while transmission is in gear, causing unexpected acceleration that overrides the parking brake. Dealers will update engine software free of charge.
- Certification labels. NHTSA recall 13V593000 affects 561 vehicles. Missing information on tri-drive rear axle certification labels may lead to axle overload or incorrect tire use, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace missing labels at no cost.
- Engine crankcase ventilation. NHTSA recall 15V309000 impacts 4,823 vehicles. Excessive crankcase pressure may detach the 90-degree elbow vent tube, releasing engine oil onto hot surfaces and increasing fire risk. Repairs include securing the elbow and reprogramming ECM software, performed free of charge.
- Service brakes. NHTSA recall 14V145000 involves 474 vehicles. Front drum brake linings used with certain axles and tire sizes are not rated for those configurations, lengthening stopping distances. Dealers will install new brake shoes with ES-600 linings at no cost.
- Electronic stability control software. NHTSA recall 20V199000 affects 460,515 vehicles. ABS warning light may fail to illuminate if battery or ignition power is lost in the ABS controller, leaving drivers unaware of ABS loss and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update NAMUX software free of charge.
- ABS warning light. Same as above, NHTSA recall 20V199000, vehicles may operate without ABS warnings, raising safety risks. Dealers perform the same free software update.
- Tire and rim certification labels. NHTSA recall 15V132000 covers 213,230 vehicles. Incorrect tire pressure listed on certification labels may cause underinflation, risking tire failure under maximum load. Owners will receive corrected labels free of charge.
- Incorrect tire pressure labels. Same as above, recall 15V132000 addresses tire underinflation issues due to inaccurate label information. Peterbilt will send corrected labels to owners at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues on the 2008 PETERBILT 365 may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a consumer protection attorney for guidance on these matters could be beneficial.
2008 PETERBILT 365 Summary
2008
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
694175
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2008 PETERBILT 365
460515 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
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, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."
Risk: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2008 PETERBILT 365
213230 vehicles affected
TIRES
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. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)."
Risk: If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) load listed without experiencing tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.
2008 PETERBILT 365
4823 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Kenworth T440, T800, and W900 trucks manufactured August 31, 2009, to April 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 Peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured July 27, 2007, to April 28, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Risk: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
2008 PETERBILT 365
474 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES
PACCAR, Inc. (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Peterbilt 365, 367, 388, 389 trucks manufactured October 6, 2007, through September 23, 2013. The 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. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: The improper brake configuration could lengthen the braking distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2008 PETERBILT 365
561 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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 and a tag or pusher axle. The 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. Without this information, the vehicles do not comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: As a result, the axles may be overloaded or the wrong tires could be installed or the tires could be improperly inflated. All of these issues increase the risk of a crash.
2008 PETERBILT 365
211 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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 AND 587 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 11, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH PACCAR MX ENGINES AND EATON ULTRASHIFT DM OR ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS (WITHOUT AUTO-NEUTRAL). THE FAST IDLE CONTROL MAY BE ACTIVATED BY THE OPERATOR WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR.
Risk: IF THE FAST IDLE CONTROL FUNCTION IS ENGAGED WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR, THE VEHICLE COULD UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATE AND OVERRIDE THE PARKING BRAKE AND , CREATING A RISK OF A CRASH AND DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLES OR PROPERTY AND THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO NEARBY PEDESTRIANS.
2008 PETERBILT 365
4664 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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. THE 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.
Risk: THE DISCHARGE OF ENGINE OIL ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS WHICH ARE HOT, SUCH AS WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SIGNIFICANT LOAD, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
2008 PETERBILT 365
9697 vehicles affected
STEERING:COLUMN
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING SHAFTS. THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD AROUND THE STEERING SHAFT TUBE THAT WELDS THE SPLINED TUBE TO THE NON-SPLINED TUBE MAY BE MISLOCATED. MISLOCATION OF THE 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.
Risk: A SEPARATION OF THE SPLINED AND NON-SPLINED TUBES WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Complaints
No complaints found.