2012 PETERBILT 387 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 PETERBILT 387 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety recalls involving critical components such as brakes, fuel system, and tires.
There are 5 recalls affecting various systems in this model. These recalls address defects in the fuel system, braking system, labels, and tires.
Recalls- Fuel system defect. NHTSA recall 11V127000 affects 4664 vehicles. The oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap may become loose, potentially discharging engine oil onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will re-torque the filter cap and install a secondary retention device at no cost.
- Electronic stability control and ABS. NHTSA recall 20V199000 covers 460515 vehicles. Loss of battery or ignition power may prevent the ABS warning light from illuminating, causing drivers to be unaware the ABS is not functioning, raising crash risk. Dealers will update the NAMUX software free of charge.
- ABS warning light issue. Part of NHTSA recall 20V199000 affecting the same 460515 vehicles. The dash warning light may not notify drivers if ABS power is lost, violating FMVSS standards. Software updates will fix the defect.
- Incorrect tire and rim labels. NHTSA recall 15V132000 involves 213230 trucks. Tire pressure labels list inflated pressures below the actual requirement, risking tire underinflation and potential tire failure under load. Owners will receive corrected labels free of charge by mail.
- Tire pressure mislabeling. Also part of recall 15V132000 affecting 213230 trucks. Underinflated tires may fail when carrying vehicle GVWR loads, increasing crash risk. Corrected certification labels will be mailed to owners for free.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues on the 2012 PETERBILT 387 may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws for assistance.
2012 PETERBILT 387 Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
678409
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 PETERBILT 387
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 387
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.
2012 PETERBILT 387
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
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