2007 Peterbilt 365: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2007 Peterbilt 365. The newest campaign is 15V132000. NHTSA received the report on 6 Mar 2015. The NHTSA record gives the component Equipment / Other / Labels. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
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Remedy of the newest campaign, 15V132000, in the NHTSA record
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.
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Recall campaigns
7 campaigns, newest first. 222,570 units in total.
- 15V132000Equipment / Other / Labels
- 13V593000Equipment / Other / Labels
- 11V127000Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly
- 08V104000Trailer Hitches
- 07V153000Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery
- 07V132000Power Train / Axle Assembly
- 06V490000Suspension
15V132000Received . 213,230 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 215-D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
13V593000Received . 561 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 1113-F. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
11V127000Received . 4,664 units.
Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number E026R. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
08V104000Received . 318 units.
Trailer Hitches
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KW4 & 208D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
07V153000Received . 306 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain trucks, if the ignition switch is turned on prior to initial start up in the manufacturing plant or during the filter replacement in the field, a small flame will ignite when the fuel is added to prime the system.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The possibility exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible equipment damage or physical injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the filter for the date codes of the suspect filters and replace those heating elements free of charge. The recall began on march 21, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW5 & 307D.
07V132000Received . 245 units.
Power Train / Axle Assembly
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW4 & 107C. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
06V490000Received . 3,246 units.
Suspension
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
On some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failure.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure could cause erratic vehicle handling which can cause a vehicle crash without warning.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and, when necessary, replace the defective parts. The recall began on january 17, 2007. Owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 1206D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.
Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE10029 | Preliminary evaluation | Driveshaft separates from tractor | Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft | 2 Aug 2010 | 23 Dec 2010 | 10V634000 |
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2007 Peterbilt 365The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2007 Peterbilt 365: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/peterbilt/365/2007/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 15 May 2019
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- PACCAR Incorporated
The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2007 Peterbilt 365?
- 222,570 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Peterbilt 365 have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 46 recall campaigns for the Peterbilt 365, model years 2004 to 2025. 7 of them name the 2007 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2007 Peterbilt 365 open?
- No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.