2005 PETERBILT 387 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 PETERBILT 387
The 2005 PETERBILT 387 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, STEERING, SEATS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 PETERBILT 387
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2005 PETERBILT 387, potentially affecting up to 31,527 vehicles.
Recall 05V570000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 30,995 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.
Consequence: THE OIL LINE MAY BE CUT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND A POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy: CATERPILLAR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH PACCAR, WILL BE CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CALL CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-6496, KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440, OR PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
View full details →Recall 05V543000 — STEERING
| 241 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE BENDIX ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESP) SYSTEM, THE SYSTEM USES MULTIPLE SENSORS AND AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) TO CONTROL VEHICLE UNDER STEER, OVER-STEER, AND ROLLOVER SITUATIONS. THE SYSTEM RELIES ON VEHICLE SENSORS TO BE FUNCTIONING AND ALIGNED PROPERLY. THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE MISALIGNED WITH THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT, THEREBY...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT VEHICLE THROTTLE CONTROL AND BRAKING, THEREBY LEADING TO LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: BECAUSE OF THE IMMEDIATE AND SUBSTANTIAL RISK, KENWORTH AND PETERBILT DEALERS WILL FIRST DEACTIVATE THE YAW CONTROL FEATURE OF THE BENDIX ESP SYSTEM PREVENTING INADVERTENT ESP ACTIVATION. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, THE STEERING COLUMN WILL BE REPLACED TO INSURE PROPER...
View full details →Recall 04V548000 — SEATS
| 251 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE PIVOT BOLTS WHICH HOLD THE SEAT BACK FRAME TO THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME CAN LOOSEN AND POSSIBLY FRACTURE OR DISLODGE, CAUSING THE SEAT BACK TO FAIL TO PROVIDE FULL SUPPORT TO THE DRIVER.
Consequence: A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE SEAT FALL BACKWARDS DURING USE.
Remedy: GRA-MAG WILL PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH REPAIR KITS WHICH INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS TO REPAIR THE SEAT. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GRA-MAG AT 614-875-8435 OR PETERBILT AT 940-591-4201.
View full details →Recall 06V251000 — EQUIPMENT
| 40 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, WHEN USING A CUMMINS ELECTRONIC ICON SERVICE TOOL 2.2, AN UNINTENDED ENGINE START WILL OCCUR.
Consequence: GIVEN THE PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONALITY OF THIS SERVICE TOOL, THIS SERIES OF EVENTS WOULD ONLY OCCUR IN A SERVICE FACILITY AND COULD POSE A HAZARD IF THE TRUCK WERE TO UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE OR THE ENGINE TO START WITHOUT ANY WARNING, POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: CUMMINS IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E063000) AND WILL REPLACE THE ICON SERVICE TOOL 2.2 WITH A NEW ICON SERVICE TOOL 2.3 FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4201.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 PETERBILT 387
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 PETERBILT 387. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2005 PETERBILT 387. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO THE RECALL, HE HAD TO FIX SEVERAL OIL LEAKS ON THE TRUCK AND INCURRED COSTLY EXPENSES. THE TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED DUE TO A HOLE IN THE VVA OIL LINE. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON ROUGH ROAD CONDITIONS, THE AIR TANK BRACKET OF THE AIR BRAKE SUPPLY FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND A DEALER WHO REPLACED THE AIR BRACKETS, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED.
Safety Rating for the 2005 PETERBILT 387
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 PETERBILT 387 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 PETERBILT 387
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 PETERBILT 387
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT 387
- 2000 PETERBILT 387 — 0 complaints
- 2001 PETERBILT 387 — 2 complaints
- 2002 PETERBILT 387 — 0 complaints
- 2003 PETERBILT 387 — 0 complaints
- 2004 PETERBILT 387 — 1 complaint
- 2005 PETERBILT 387 (current)
- 2006 PETERBILT 387 — 0 complaints
- 2007 PETERBILT 387 — 0 complaints
- 2008 PETERBILT 387 — 7 complaints
- 2009 PETERBILT 387 — 2 complaints
- 2010 PETERBILT 387 — 0 complaints
Other PETERBILT Models
- PETERBILT 379 — 76 total complaints
- PETERBILT 579 — 52 total complaints
- PETERBILT PETERBILT — 40 total complaints
- PETERBILT 388 — 36 total complaints
- PETERBILT 389 — 34 total complaints
- PETERBILT 357 — 19 total complaints
- PETERBILT 386 — 14 total complaints
- PETERBILT 567 — 11 total complaints