2013 PETERBILT 365 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 PETERBILT 365 has 0 complaints and 13 recalls filed with NHTSA. Most owner concerns involve safety and equipment defects addressed through recalls rather than reported issues. No consumer complaints related to performance or defects were recorded.
There are 13 recalls affecting various systems including brakes, tires, electrical, engine, and safety equipment. These recalls address risks such as brake malfunctions, fire hazards, tire failure, and air bag system issues.
Recalls- Service brakes air check valve. Recall 12V026000 affects 15,932 vehicles. Bendix ATR-6 relay valves may leak in cold conditions causing continuous brake application and risk of fire or loss of control. PACCAR provides a temporary repair free of charge.
- Certification label defects. Recall 13V593000 impacts 561 trucks missing required axle weight and tire information on certification labels, increasing crash risk due to overloading or incorrect tires. Labels will be replaced free starting January 2014.
- Tire speed rating mismatch. Recall 15V740000 involves 1,876 trucks with Michelin tires rated below maximum vehicle speed, risking premature tire failure. Dealers will reprogram vehicle speed limits free of charge.
- Engine crankcase ventilation. Recall 15V309000 covers 4,823 trucks with Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excess crankcase pressure may detach vent tube causing oil contact with hot surfaces and fire risk. Repairs include securing parts and ECM reprogramming.
- Alternator charge cable. Recall 15V456000 affects 288 trucks with cables that may chafe against metal freon lines creating fire risk. Dealers will reroute cables and install insulators at no cost.
- Side air bag system. Recall 14V283000 impacts 1,705 trucks where loss of power disables side air bags without warning lights, increasing injury risk in rollovers. Dealers will install new electrical harnesses free of charge.
- Front drum brake linings. Recall 14V145000 involves 474 trucks with incorrect brake linings that lengthen stopping distances and increase crash risk. New brake shoes with proper linings will be installed free of charge.
- Electronic stability control software. Recall 20V199000 affects 460,515 vehicles with ABS warning lights that may fail to illuminate upon controller power loss, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update software free of charge.
- Front axle tie rod clamp bolts. Recall 15V108000 covers 5,141 trucks with under-torqued bolts susceptible to corrosion leading to loss of vehicle control. Tie rod assemblies will be inspected and replaced at no cost.
- Tire and rim certification labels. Recall 15V132000 affects 213,230 trucks with labels listing incorrect tire inflation pressure, risking tire failure under load. Corrected labels will be mailed free of charge.
Owners subjected to multiple safety recalls or unresolved repairs may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney familiar with consumer protection laws can provide guidance on available remedies.
2013 PETERBILT 365 Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
10
Total Recalls
704545
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 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.
2013 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.
2013 PETERBILT 365
5141 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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. The front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued.
Risk: Undertorqued tie rod end clamp bolts are susceptible to corrosion, which may cause loose bolts to separate resulting in a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.
2013 PETERBILT 365
288 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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. The affected trucks, equipped with extended-body Leece Neville alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.
Risk: If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
2013 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.
2013 PETERBILT 365
1876 vehicles affected
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 2012-2013 Peterbilt 386, 2009-2015 Peterbilt 388, 2015-2016 Peterbilt 389, and 2015 Peterbilt 567 auto hauler vehicles. The 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.
Risk: Higher vehicle speeds and other factors such as tire load and road temperatures may result in premature tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 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.
2013 PETERBILT 365
1705 vehicles affected
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. 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.
Risk: Without a warning of a problem existing in the side air bag system, the driver may continue to operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury from the side air bag not deploying in the event of a rollover.
2013 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.
2013 PETERBILT 365
15932 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
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 JANUARY 31, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 19, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 ANTILOCK TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
Risk: UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FAILING TO GIVE PROPER WARNING TO OTHER DRIVERS.
Complaints
No complaints found.