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2009 Peterbilt 357
3 recall campaigns and 0 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2009 Peterbilt 357; the recalls concern equipment and trailer hitches.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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)."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected Tire and Rim certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-D.
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated (manufacturer campaign 215-D); components: equipment:other:labels; tires.
Defect, as filed: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Peterbilt will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the certification labels missing the necessary information. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Customers can contact Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 1113-F.
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated (manufacturer campaign 1113-F).
Defect, as filed: Paccar is recalling 318 my 2007-2009 kenworth t800, w900, and peterbilt 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, and 389 trucks equipped with premier trailer hitch assemblies. The pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in a reduction of fatigue strength of the pivot pins.
Consequence: This reduction of fatigue strength could cause the pivot pin to crack and eventually break, causing the trailer to detach from the truck while in motion, which could cause a crash that could result in personal injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the potentially defective pivot pin free of charge. The recall began on april 18, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED (manufacturer campaign 08KW4 & 208D).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE10029 | Preliminary evaluation | Driveshaft separates from tractor | power train:driveline:driveshaft | 2 Aug 2010 | 23 Dec 2010 | 10V634000 |
Other Peterbilt 357 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 12,300 |
| 1988 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 12,300 |
| 1996 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 6,623 |
| 1997 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 6,623 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 | 7,049 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 | 72,748 |
| 2000 | 7 | 19 | 68,229 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 | 63,334 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | 3,312 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 | 1,820 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 | 32,600 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 | 32,730 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 | 245,506 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 | 230,619 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 | 231,107 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 214,109 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 213,791 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 213,791 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 213,791 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 213,791 |
| 2014 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 213,230 |
| 2015 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 213,230 |
| 2016 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 213,230 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Peterbilt 357 model years · Peterbilt: 43 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2009 Peterbilt 357 have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 15V132000, was reported to NHTSA on 6 Mar 2015 and concerns equipment:other:labels. Across all model years the Peterbilt 357 line has 28 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2009 Peterbilt 357?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2009 Peterbilt 357 complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.