TSB: PETERBILT 210, 320, 325, 330, 335, 336, 340, 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 379K, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 389K, 398 (2007–2008)

Bulletin FRN-808-1 — October 17, 2008

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDFRN-808-1
ManufacturerPETERBILT
Models210, 320, 325, 330, 335, 336, 340, 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 379K, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 389K, 398
Model Years2007–2008
Date IssuedOctober 17, 2008
Date Added to NHTSAJanuary 27, 2009
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected76 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

PETERBILT TRUCKS: THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAY SHUT DOWN DUE TO A POWER SURGE. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE GREEN LIGHT ON THE COMFORTCLASS CONTROL PANEL TURNS TO RED. *PE

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
PETERBILT 210 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 210 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 325 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 325 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 330 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 330 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 335 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 335 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 336 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 336 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 340 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 340 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 357 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 357 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 365 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 365 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 367 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 367 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 378 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 378 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 379 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 379 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 379K 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 379K 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 384 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 384 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 385 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 385 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 386 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 386 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 387 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 387 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 388 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 388 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 389 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 389 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 389K 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 389K 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 398 2008 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 398 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 320 2007 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 320 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 330 2007 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 330 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 335 2007 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 335 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 340 2007 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 340 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 357 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 357 2007 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 365 2007 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 365 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 367 2007 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 367 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 378 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 378 2007 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 379 2007 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 379 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 379K 2007 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 379K 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 384 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 384 2007 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 385 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 385 2007 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 386 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 386 2007 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 387 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 387 2007 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 388 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 388 2007 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PETERBILT 389 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT 389 2007 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized PETERBILT dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (FRN-808-1) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.