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1998 PETERBILT 387

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 15 TSBs

03V125000 Apr 1, 2003
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
Consequence
SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FRONT AXLE HUBS. NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 16, 2003. THE MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED US THAT PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITH A REASON... Read more
154 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 PETERBILT 387

15 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
350000 EQUIPMENT2
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE1
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160 Feb 10, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
32-015 Jun 8, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplet
11-001 May 29, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
32-016 Mar 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
01-075 Nov 6, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
34-066 Jun 10, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs.
34-077 Apr 8, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
34-077 Apr 8, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
13-049 Jan 4, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error. Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until Bendix introduces new version.
03-064 Jul 23, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information - Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software
600 Oct 27, 2004
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
MODEL 387 HOOD ADJUSTMENT. HOOD ADJUSTMENT CRITERIA AND SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
1804 Oct 20, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
MODEL 387 HVAC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE. PETERBILT. *TT

PETERBILT 387 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PETERBILT 387 across all model years (1998, 2016).

84 Total Recalls
14 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

PETERBILT 387 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2016 2 0 View
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2014 2 0 View
2013 2 0 View
2012 3 0 View
2011 6 0 View
2010 6 0 View
2009 9 2 View
2008 14 7 View
2007 6 0 View
2006 4 0 View
2005 4 2 View
2004 3 1 View
2003 2 0 View
2002 2 0 View
2001 2 2 View
2000 7 0 View
1999 7 0 View
1998 (current) 1 0

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