Peterbilt 384 problems by model year

Every Peterbilt 384 model year

Peterbilt 384 recalls

• Recall 20V199000Apr 6, 2020460,515 vehiclesModel years 2008–2019

  Risk: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

• Recall 17V593000Sep 22, 201717,737 vehiclesModel years 2016

  Risk: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 15V639000Oct 9, 201527 vehiclesModel years 2016

  Risk: Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Recall 15V456000Jul 22, 2015288 vehiclesModel years 2012–2016

  Risk: If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

• Recall 15V309000May 26, 20154,823 vehiclesModel years 2008–2015

  Risk: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.

• Recall 14V486000Aug 7, 20142,045 vehiclesModel years 2015

  Risk: If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

• Recall 14V283000May 29, 20141,705 vehiclesModel years 2010–2015

  Risk: Without a warning of a problem existing in the side air bag system, the driver may continue to operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury from the side air bag not deploying in the event of a rollover.

• Recall 14V086000Feb 18, 20142,019 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

  Risk: The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

• Recall 14V013000Jan 24, 201410,414 vehiclesModel years 2014

  Risk: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

• Recall 13V222000May 28, 20131,773 vehiclesModel years 2014

  Risk: Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment. Vehicles with standard transmissions may experience unexpected movement, which may result in personal injury or a crash.

• Recall 12V026000Jan 30, 201215,932 vehiclesModel years 2012–2013

  Risk: Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.

• Recall 11V380000Jul 21, 2011211 vehiclesModel years 2008–2011

  Risk: If the fast idle control function is engaged with the transmission in gear, the vehicle could unexpectedly accelerate and override the parking brake and , creating a risk of a crash and damage to other vehicles or property and the potential for injury to nearby pedestrians.

• Recall 11V127000Feb 23, 20114,664 vehiclesModel years 2007–2012

  Risk: The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.

• Recall 10V453000Oct 1, 2010384 vehiclesModel years 2011

  Risk: The leaking of engine oil onto hot exhaust components, such as when the engine is under significant load, may create the possibility of a fire.

• Recall 10V308000Jul 2, 20109,697 vehiclesModel years 2008–2010

  Risk: A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology