2009 Peterbilt 386 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

10 safety recalls on file

The 2009 Peterbilt 386 has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).

10Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 386?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2009 Peterbilt 386 recalls

ABS warning light may stay off during power loss, raising crash risk

Recall 20V199Apr 6, 2020460,515 vehicles affected

The anti-lock brake system (ABS) controller can lose battery or ignition power.

Tires May Fail at High Speed, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 15V740Nov 9, 20151,876 vehicles affected

Certain Peterbilt heavy trucks are equipped with Michelin 295/60R22.5 XZA-2 front tires whose speed rating is lower than the top speed the vehicle is governed to.

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 13V593Nov 25, 2013561 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly

Recall 11V127Feb 23, 20114,664 vehicles affected

Steering:Column

Recall 10V308Jul 2, 20109,697 vehicles affected

Steering:Column

Recall 09V258Jul 8, 20092,096 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Recall 08V487Sep 23, 20084,883 vehicles affected

Parking Brake:Conventional:Air

Recall 08V128Mar 21, 20081,043 vehicles affected

Trailer Hitches

Recall 08V104Mar 10, 2008318 vehicles affected

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Recall 08V065Feb 7, 20086,169 vehicles affected

Most common 2009 Peterbilt 386 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2014-03-27, Unknown Or Other
PLEASE HELP ME TO FIND MY TRUCK. ITS WHITE PETERBILT 386 WITH REEFER UNIT ON BACK. THE INSURANCE WILL EXPIRE TODAY AND REGISTRATION WILL EXPIRE ON 31ST OF MARCH. MY COUSIN SUKHJEET VIRK WHO LIVES IN 4114 JADE CT, LANCASTER, CA TOOK THIS TRUCK AND NEVER RETURNED ME BACK. I HAVE BEEN CALLING HIM AND HIS WIFE FROM LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS TO GET THE TRUCKS BACK, BUT THEY ARE NOT RESPONDING TO OUR CALLS OR TEXT MESSAGES. *TR

2009 Peterbilt 386 questions

Does the 2009 Peterbilt 386 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2009 Peterbilt 386: ABS warning light may stay off during power loss, raising crash risk; Tires May Fail at High Speed, Raising Crash Risk; Equipment:Other:Labels; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly; Steering:Column. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Peterbilt 386?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Peterbilt 386 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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