2017 PETERBILT 388 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2017 PETERBILT 388
The 2017 PETERBILT 388 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT.
Recalls for the 2017 PETERBILT 388
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 PETERBILT 388, potentially affecting up to 921,030 vehicles.
Recall 20V199000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 460,515 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the...
Consequence: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer...
View full details →Recall 20V199000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
| 460,515 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the...
Consequence: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 PETERBILT 388
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 PETERBILT 388.
Safety Rating for the 2017 PETERBILT 388
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 PETERBILT 388 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 PETERBILT 388
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 PETERBILT 388
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT 388
- 2012 PETERBILT 388 — 1 complaint
- 2013 PETERBILT 388 — 0 complaints
- 2014 PETERBILT 388 — 28 complaints
- 2015 PETERBILT 388 — 7 complaints
- 2016 PETERBILT 388 — 0 complaints
- 2017 PETERBILT 388 (current)
- 2018 PETERBILT 388 — 0 complaints
- 2019 PETERBILT 388 — 0 complaints
Other PETERBILT Models
- PETERBILT 379 — 76 total complaints
- PETERBILT 579 — 52 total complaints
- PETERBILT PETERBILT — 40 total complaints
- PETERBILT 389 — 34 total complaints
- PETERBILT 357 — 19 total complaints
- PETERBILT 386 — 14 total complaints
- PETERBILT 387 — 14 total complaints
- PETERBILT 567 — 11 total complaints