2013 PETERBILT 386 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 PETERBILT 386 has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various safety and mechanical components covered under recalls. No direct complaints have been documented for this model year.
There are seven recalls affecting this vehicle, covering air brake components, labeling, tires, alternators, and electronic stability control. These recalls address potential safety hazards that could increase the risk of crashes or fires.
Recalls- Service brakes, air supply check valve. Recall 12V026000 affects 15,932 trucks including the 2013 386. The Bendix ATR-6 relay valves can leak internally in extreme cold, causing continuous brake application that risks brake overheating, fire, and loss of vehicle control. PACCAR provides a temporary repair and plans a permanent fix free of charge.
- Certification labels. Recall 13V593000 involves 561 vehicles. The certification labels may lack gross axle weight rating and tire information for tag or pusher axles. Missing data risks axle overloading and improper tire use, increasing crash risk. Peterbilt will replace affected labels starting January 2014.
- Tires speed rating mismatch. Recall 15V740000 covers 1,876 trucks. The Michelin 295/60R22.5 XZA-2 front tires have a speed rating below the vehicle’s governed maximum, risking premature tire failure at high speeds. Dealers will reprogram speed control parameters to match tire ratings at no cost.
- Alternator charge cable chafing (Leece Neville). Recall 15V456000 applies to 288 trucks. The alternator charge cables may rub against metal freon lines, causing insulation wear and electrical short potential, which risks fire. Dealers will reroute cables and add plastic insulation, free of charge.
- Alternator charge cable chafing (Delco-Remy 40SI). Recall 15V270000 involves 1,494 trucks. Similar to the prior recall, charge cables may chafe against freon lines, risking electrical shorts and fire. Dealers will reroute cables at no cost to owners.
- Electronic stability control (ESC) software defect. Recall 20V199000 affects 460,515 vehicles including the 2013 386. In the event of ABS power loss, the ABS warning light may fail to illuminate, leaving drivers unaware that ABS is inoperative. Dealers will update NAMUX software free of charge.
- ABS warning light failure. Also part of recall 20V199000, this defect involves the ABS warning light failing to activate during ABS power loss, which may cause drivers to unknowingly operate without ABS. Dealers will perform software updates to correct this issue.
Owners dealing with multiple repairs or safety-related recalls may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Those with unresolved recall issues should seek legal guidance to understand potential remedies.
2013 PETERBILT 386 Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
480666
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 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.
2013 PETERBILT 386
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 386
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 386
1494 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10, 2015, and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured December 13, 2010, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with PACCAR MX-13 engines and Delco-Remy 40SI 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 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.
2013 PETERBILT 386
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.