2016 PETERBILT 388 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 PETERBILT 388 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to recalls involving electrical and safety systems. No direct complaints about performance or defects have been recorded.
There are 5 recalls affecting various systems including electrical, braking, and labeling. These recalls address potential fire hazards, braking system malfunctions, and incorrect tire pressure labels.
Recalls- Alternator cable chafing. Recall 15V456000 affects 288 vehicles. Alternator charge cables may chafe against a metal freon discharge line, risking an electrical short and fire. Dealers will reroute the cable and install a plastic insulator free of charge.
- ABS warning light failure. Recall 20V199000 affects 460,515 vehicles. If ABS loses power, the dashboard warning light may not illuminate, preventing driver alert. Dealers will update NAMUX software to fix the problem at no cost.
- Stability control noncompliance. Also part of recall 20V199000 involving 460,515 vehicles. A malfunction in electronic stability control software may cause undisclosed ABS failures. Software updates are provided free by dealers.
- Incorrect tire pressure labels. Recall 15V132000 impacts 213,230 vehicles. Tire and Rim Certification Labels may show lower than correct pressures, risking tire failure under max load. Corrected labels will be mailed to owners free of charge.
- Tire risk due to underinflation. Also covered under recall 15V132000 for 213,230 vehicles. Labels with incorrect pressure may cause underinflated tires risking failure and crash. Owners will receive corrected labels at no cost.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety defects should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a qualified attorney may help clarify available remedies.
2016 PETERBILT 388 Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
674033
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 PETERBILT 388
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.
2016 PETERBILT 388
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.
2016 PETERBILT 388
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.