2012 PETERBILT 388 Recalls (11)

Campaign:
11V127000 on 02/24/2011
Component:
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
03/09/2008 - 02/22/2011
Affected:
4,664
Defect:
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:
The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
12V026000 on 01/30/2012
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Manufactured:
01/30/2011 - 01/18/2012
Affected:
15,932
Defect:
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 kenworth t170, t270, t370, t440, t470, t660, t700, t800, w900, and peterbilt 320, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, and 587 vehicles, manufactured from january 31, 2011, through january 19, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 antilock traction relay valves. in extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on february 10, 2012. owner may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Notes:
Kenworth and peterbilt recall numbers 12kwa/0112-a.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
13V593000 on 12/01/2013
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
04/02/2003 - 10/24/2013
Affected:
561
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V145000 on 03/26/2014
Component:
Service brakes
Manufactured:
10/05/2007 - 09/22/2013
Affected:
474
Defect:
Paccar, inc. (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 peterbilt 365, 367, 388, 389 trucks manufactured october 6, 2007, through september 23, 2013. the affected vehicles were built with 16.5" x 7" front drum brakes and bendix es-420 brake linings installed on front axles rated to carry between 20,001 and 22,000 lbs gawr and larger slr (20.5" to 21.5") tires, however these brake linings are not rated for this configuration. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence:
The improper brake configuration could lengthen the braking distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners and dealers will install new 16.5" x 7" brake shoes with es-600 linings, free of charge. the recall began on june 20, 2014. owners may contact at peterbilt at 1-800-473-8372. peterbilt's number for this recall is 314-d.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V283000 on 05/28/2014
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
10/29/2009 - 05/20/2014
Affected:
1,705
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 peterbilt 579, 388, 384, 367, 365, 348, and 337 trucks manufactured october 30, 2009, through may 21, 2014. in the affected vehicles, if power is interrupted to the seat electronic control unit (ecu), such as when the fuse for that circuit blows, the side air bag would be disabled but there will not be a warning lamp indicator to notify the operator of the malfunction.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness to correct them problem, free of charge. the recall began in july 2014. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's number for this recall is 514-f.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V283000 on 05/28/2014
Component:
Air bags
Manufactured:
10/29/2009 - 05/20/2014
Affected:
1,705
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 peterbilt 579, 388, 384, 367, 365, 348, and 337 trucks manufactured october 30, 2009, through may 21, 2014. in the affected vehicles, if power is interrupted to the seat electronic control unit (ecu), such as when the fuse for that circuit blows, the side air bag would be disabled but there will not be a warning lamp indicator to notify the operator of the malfunction.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness to correct them problem, free of charge. the recall began in july 2014. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's number for this recall is 514-f.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V108000 on 02/23/2015
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
07/20/2008 - 02/27/2014
Affected:
5,141
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 388, and 389 trucks manufactured july 21, 2008, to february 28, 2014. the front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued.
Consequence:
Undertorqued tie rod end clamp bolts are susceptible to corrosion, which may cause loose bolts to separate resulting in a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.
Correction:
Paccar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle tie rod assembly on any vehicle where the factory installed assembly has not been previously replaced, free of charge. owners were mailed interim notices on may 11, 2015. the recall began on april 4, 2016. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. paccar's number for this recall is 215-c.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V132000 on 03/05/2015
Component:
Tires
Manufactured:
07/24/2005 - 02/25/2016
Affected:
213,230
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V132000 on 03/05/2015
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
07/24/2005 - 02/25/2016
Affected:
213,230
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V456000 on 07/21/2015
Component:
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured:
01/30/2011 - 04/19/2015
Affected:
288
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured january 13, 2011, to april 20, 2015. the affected trucks, equipped with extended-body leece neville alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.
Consequence:
If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line and install a plastic insulator on the cable end, free of charge. the recall began on september 23, 2015. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. peterbilt's number for this recall is 715-k.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V740000 on 11/08/2015
Component:
Tires
Manufactured:
01/18/2008 - 10/11/2015
Affected:
1,876
Defect:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 peterbilt 340, 2010, 2012, and 2015-2016 peterbilt 337, 2010 peterbilt 335, 2011-2016 peterbilt 348, 2009 and 2011-2016 peterbilt 365, 2009 and 2012-2013 peterbilt 386, 2009-2015 peterbilt 388, 2015-2016 peterbilt 389, and 2015 peterbilt 567 auto hauler vehicles. the affected trucks are equipped with michelin 295/60r22.5 xza-2 front tires that have a speed rating less than the vehicle is governed to.
Consequence:
Higher vehicle speeds and other factors such as tire load and road temperatures may result in premature tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine's vehicle speed parameters to limit the maximum vehicle speed to the tire speed rating, free of charge. the recall began on january 4, 2016. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. paccar's number for this recall is 1115p.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2012 PETERBILT 388 TSB

Bulletin:
SB-10-11
Component:
091120 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Summary:
Peterbilt: information regarding gap and proper torque allowed on def tank straps. tank straps have a spring to ensure they remain tight during expansion and contraction of def tank. straps may look loose but actually are not unless gap

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