2008 PETERBILT 386 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2008 PETERBILT 386 has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to steering, powertrain components, fuel system, and electronic stability control. Several recalls address critical safety systems and components that could affect vehicle operation and safety.
The vehicle has multiple recalls that address defects in steering, driveline, engine components, braking, and labeling. These recalls involve inspections, software updates, and component replacements to mitigate risks ranging from loss of steering control to potential fire hazards.
Recalls- Steering column. NHTSA recall 10V308000 affects 9,697 vehicles. The weld on the steering shaft tubes may be mislocated, allowing rotation between tubes, which could cause separation and loss of steering control, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace improperly welded shafts free of charge.
- Axle assembly. NHTSA recall 10V634000 affects 12,873 vehicles. Premature wear of the universal joint in the inter-axle driveline may cause joint failure and driveline detachment. This can lead to power loss and increased crash risk. A free remedy is expected to begin in February 2011.
- Fuel system oil filter cap. NHTSA recall 11V127000 affects 4,664 vehicles. The oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap may loosen and discharge engine oil onto hot exhaust components, potentially causing a fire. Dealers will re-torque the cap and install a secondary retention device at no cost.
- Engine software. NHTSA recall 11V380000 affects 211 vehicles. The fast idle control may activate while the transmission is in gear, possibly causing unexpected acceleration that overrides the parking brake. Dealers will update engine software free of charge.
- Certification labels. NHTSA recall 13V593000 affects 561 vehicles. Required information on tag or pusher axle weight ratings and tire specifications may be missing from labels. This can lead to overloaded axles or improper tires, raising crash risk. Dealers will replace labels with correct information at no cost.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software. NHTSA recall 20V199000 affects 460,515 vehicles. Loss of ABS battery or ignition power may fail to trigger the ABS warning light, preventing driver awareness of ABS failure and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update NAMUX software free of charge.
- ABS warning light. NHTSA recall 20V199000 affects the same 460,515 vehicles as above. The ABS warning light may not illuminate during ABS power loss, increasing crash risk. Dealers will perform the same software update free of charge.
Owners with this vehicle dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall remedies, or safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a legal professional familiar with consumer protection and lemon law is advisable to understand available options.
2008 PETERBILT 386 Summary
2008
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
488521
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2008 PETERBILT 386
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 386
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 386
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 386
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 386
12873 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 KENWORTH AND PETERBILT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2, 2006 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2007. THE 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. PREMATURELY WORN BEARING SURFACES MAY RESULT IN THE U-JOINT BECOMING LOOSE AND/OR BINDING. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN UNIVERSAL JOINT FAILURE, ALLOWING THE INTER-AXLE DRIVELINE TO DETACH FROM THE AXLE.
Risk: DETACHMENT OF THE DRIVELINE FROM THE AXLE MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND BECOME DISABLED IN THE ROADWAY. ALSO, THE DRIVELINE COULD DROP FROM THE VEHICLE INTO THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2008 PETERBILT 386
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
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