2012 PETERBILT 384 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 PETERBILT 384 has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report concerns involving various safety and mechanical components due to recall notices. The recalls affect multiple systems including the fuel system, brakes, engine, electrical system, and airbags.
The truck is subject to several safety recalls reflecting potential risks related to critical vehicle systems.
Recalls- Fuel system defect. Recall 11V127000 affects 4664 vehicles where the oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap may loosen, causing engine oil to discharge onto hot exhaust components, increasing fire risk. Dealers will re-torque the cap and add a secondary retention device at no charge.
- Brake system leakage. Recall 12V026000 involves 15932 vehicles equipped with Bendix ATR-6 relay valves that may leak in cold conditions, causing continuous brake application, brake overheating, fire risk, or loss of vehicle control. PACCAR provides a temporary repair pending a permanent solution.
- Engine crankcase pressure. Recall 15V309000 impacts 4823 vehicles with Cummins Westport ISL G engines where excessive crankcase pressure can detach a vent tube elbow, allowing oil contact with hot surfaces, creating fire hazards. Repairs include securing the vent tube and ECM reprogramming for free.
- Alternator cable chafing. Recall 15V456000 covers 288 vehicles with alternator charge cables that may rub against a metal freon line, potentially causing electrical shorts and fire. Dealers reroute the cable and install an insulator without charge.
- Side air bag non-deployment. Recall 14V283000 affects 1705 vehicles where power interruptions to the seat ECU disable side air bags without warning lights, raising injury risk during rollovers. Dealers will install a new electrical harness free of charge.
- Electronic stability control failure. Recall 20V199000 includes 460515 vehicles with NAMUX software where ABS warning lights may fail after power loss, leaving drivers unaware of ABS failure and increasing crash risk. Dealers update the software for free.
- ABS warning light defect. Also under recall 20V199000, the same affected 460515 vehicles may not show ABS warnings after power interruptions, increasing risk of driving without ABS. The fix is the same software update as above.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects should consider their rights under their state’s lemon law. Legal counsel specializing in consumer protection can provide guidance on potential remedies.
2012 PETERBILT 384 Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
487927
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 PETERBILT 384
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.
2012 PETERBILT 384
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.
2012 PETERBILT 384
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.
2012 PETERBILT 384
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.
2012 PETERBILT 384
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.
2012 PETERBILT 384
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.