2007 Peterbilt 386: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2007 Peterbilt 386. The newest campaign is 13V593000. NHTSA received the report on 25 Nov 2013. The NHTSA record gives the component Equipment / Other / Labels. NHTSA has 1 complaint on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name 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, 13V593000, 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.

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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 31,784 units in total.

13V59300025 Nov 2013Equipment / Other / Labels
11V12700023 Feb 2011Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly
10V63400013 Dec 2010Power Train / Axle Assembly
08V10400010 Mar 2008Trailer Hitches
07V26900026 Jun 2007Trailer Hitches
07V15300010 Apr 2007Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery
07V13200022 Mar 2007Power Train / Axle Assembly
06V49000021 Dec 2006Suspension

13V593000Received 25 Nov 2013. 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: 10 Feb 2014.
11V127000Received 23 Feb 2011. 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: 4 Mar 2011.
10V634000Received 13 Dec 2010. 12,873 units.
Power Train / Axle Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from february 2, 2006 through april 30, 2007. The bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat. Prematurely worn bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding. This condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Detachment of the driveline from the axle may cause the vehicle to lose power and become disabled in the roadway. Also, the driveline could drop from the vehicle into the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Paccar is working with its supplier to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number K-10KWL P-1201F. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Mar 2011.
08V104000Received 10 Mar 2008. 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: 18 Apr 2008.
07V269000Received 26 Jun 2007. 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 Sep 2007.
07V153000Received 10 Apr 2007. 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 22 Mar 2007. 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: 9 May 2007.
06V490000Received 21 Dec 2006. 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: 17 Jan 2007.

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Complaints by component

1 complaint, 1 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2007 Peterbilt 386: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Service Brakes, Air		1

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 1
Injuries in the complaints: 0
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 1 Sep 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2007 Peterbilt 386, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2010, with 1 complaint.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2007 Peterbilt 386
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
EA09008	Engineering analysis	Horton Fan Hub Failures	Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan	29 May 2009	27 Aug 2010

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.

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

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
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NHTSA page of the 2007 Peterbilt 386The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2007 Peterbilt 386: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/peterbilt/386/2007/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

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 2007 Peterbilt 386?: 31,784 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Peterbilt 386 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 30 recall campaigns for the Peterbilt 386, model years 2004 to 2019. 8 of them name the 2007 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2007 Peterbilt 386 name most often?: Service Brakes, Air: 1 of 1 component mention.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2007 Peterbilt 386 open?: No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.