2015 PETERBILT 365 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 PETERBILT 365 has 0 complaints and 14 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report no specific issues in complaints, but the vehicle is subject to multiple recalls addressing various components including tires, engine, electrical system, and safety systems.
There are 14 recalls for the 2015 PETERBILT 365 affecting several vehicle systems such as tires, engine components, electrical systems, fuel system, brakes, and steering. The recalls involve both safety and performance-related defects and the manufacturer is addressing them through repairs and software updates free of charge.
- Tire speed rating mismatch. Recall 15V740000 affects 1,876 vehicles equipped with Michelin front tires rated below the vehicle’s maximum speed. Dealers reprogram the speed limiter to the tire rating to prevent premature tire failure and reduce crash risk.
- Engine crankcase ventilation defect. Recall 15V309000 covers 4,823 trucks with Cummins Westport ISL G engines where excessive crankcase pressure may cause oil to contact hot surfaces, increasing fire risk. Repairs include securing vent tube ends and updating ECM software.
- Alternator cable chafing. Recall 15V456000 impacts 288 trucks with Leece Neville alternators. The alternator charge cable can rub against a metal freon line causing potential electrical shorts and fire risk. Dealers reroute the cable and add an insulator.
- Side air bag disablement without warning. Recall 14V283000 affects 1,705 trucks where power interruption to the seat ECU disables the side air bag without illuminating a warning light. Dealers install a new electrical harness to fix the problem.
- Diesel fuel filter separation. Recall 14V486000 involves 2,045 trucks that may stall due to fuel filter shell separation, increasing crash risk. Dealers replace defective fuel filters for free.
- Condensation freezing in intake manifold. Recall 14V086000 includes 2,019 trucks with certain Cummins Westport engines where freezing condensation can affect sensor operation, causing elevated exhaust temperatures and fire risk. ECM calibration updates are provided.
- Drive axle hex nut torque issue. Recall 16V066000 affects 11 trucks with Marmon-Herrington axles. Improperly tightened hex nuts may allow driveshaft disconnects, risking loss of propulsion. Dealers inspect and tighten bolts as needed.
- ABS warning light failure. Recall 20V199000 covers 460,515 vehicles where the ABS warning light may not illuminate if ABS loses power, failing compliance with FMVSS standards. Dealers update NAMUX software to restore warning light function.
- Battery jumper cable chafing risk. Recall 20V130000 applies to 35,671 trucks with a left-hand under hood jumper terminal. The positive cable may chafe against suspension springs causing shorts and fire risk. Dealers inspect and replace cables if needed.
- Tie rod end clamp bolts under-torqued. Recall 15V108000 concerns 5,141 trucks where clamp bolts may corrode and loosen, causing loss of control risk. Dealers replace the front axle tie rod assembly when necessary.
- Incorrect tire pressure labels. Recall 15V132000 affects 213,230 trucks with mislabeled tire and rim certification labels showing lower tire pressure than required. Peterbilt mails corrected labels to owners to prevent underinflation and tire failure risk.
Owners of 2015 PETERBILT 365 trucks with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving critical components such as engine systems, brakes, or steering may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney knowledgeable in vehicle defect cases might help clarify those rights.
2015 PETERBILT 365 Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
11
Total Recalls
727324
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 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.
2015 PETERBILT 365
35671 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Peterbilt 365, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles equipped with a left-hand under hood jumper terminal (option code 2539410). The positive battery jumper terminal cable may be too long, allowing it to chafe against the left front suspension spring and result in an electrical short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2015 PETERBILT 365
11 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Peterbilt 365 and 367 vehicles manufactured from August 27, 2014, through June 5, 2015, and equipped with drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
Risk: If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 PETERBILT 365
2019 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PACCAR Inc, is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Kenworth T440, T660, T800, and W900 tractor trailers manufactured January 23, 2013, through February 4, 2014, and certain model year 2014-2015 Peterbilt 320, 365, 382, 384 tractor trailers manufactured January 21, 2013, through February 5, 2014, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Risk: The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
2015 PETERBILT 365
2045 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth K270, T270, K370, T370, T440, T470, and W900 chassis manufactured May 13, 2014, to July 23, 2014, and certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 210, 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 382, 384, and 567 chassis manufactured May 8, 2014, to July 22, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
Risk: If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
2015 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.