Recall Register

2006 Peterbilt 385: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2006 Peterbilt 385. 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.

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

5 campaigns, newest first. 254,598 units in total.

  1. 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: .

  2. 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: .

  3. 07V269000Received . 9,571 units.

    Trailer Hitches

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks, the removable tow hitch ,when used to tow or lift a vehicle, can fail due to defective material in the tow hitch.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the tow hitch assembly fails while a vehicle is being towed or lifted, it may cause an accident that could result in personal injury or death.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the tow pin assembly free of charge. The recall began on september 4, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 507E & 07KWA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 05V570000Received . 30,995 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 05KW7 & 1205E. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 05V543000Received . 241 units.

    Steering

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks equipped with the bendix electronic stability control (esp) system, the system uses multiple sensors and an electronic control unit (ECU) to control vehicle under steer, over-steer, and rollover situations. The system relies on vehicle sensors to be functioning and aligned properly. The steering angle sensor has the potential to be misaligned with the steering column shaft, thereby providing incorrect information to the bendix ECU.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This condition could affect vehicle throttle control and braking, thereby leading to loss of vehicle steering control which could cause a crash without warning.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Because of the immediate and substantial risk, kenworth and peterbilt dealers will first deactivate the yaw control feature of the bendix esp system preventing inadvertent esp activation. When parts are available, the steering column will be replaced to insure proper alignment of the steering shaft sensor and the full esp system will be reactivated. The recall began on december 7, 2005. Parts to complete the remedy are estimated to be available in early 2006. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.

    Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 05KW6 & 1105D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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.

  1. 19962
  2. 19971
  3. 19983
  4. 19997
  5. 20007
  6. 20015
  7. 20022
  8. 20033
  9. 20042
  10. 20054
  11. 20065
  12. 20077
  13. 20087
  14. 20094
  15. 20102
  16. 20112
  17. 20122
  18. 20132
  19. 20141
  20. 20151
  21. 20161

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2006 Peterbilt 385: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/peterbilt/385/2006/. 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
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
PACCAR Incorporated

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2006 Peterbilt 385?
254,598 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Peterbilt 385 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 25 recall campaigns for the Peterbilt 385, model years 1996 to 2016. 5 of them name the 2006 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 Peterbilt 385 open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.