2005 Peterbilt 387 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2005 Peterbilt 387 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Air (1 report).

4Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 387?

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

2005 Peterbilt 387 recalls

Equipment

Recall 06V251Jul 13, 200640 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 05V570Dec 22, 200530,995 vehicles affected

Steering

Recall 05V543Nov 29, 2005241 vehicles affected

Seats

Recall 04V548Nov 16, 2004251 vehicles affected

Most common 2005 Peterbilt 387 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Air1
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2010-09-08, Engine And Engine Cooling
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
2006-08-02, Service Brakes, Air
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.

2005 Peterbilt 387 questions

Does the 2005 Peterbilt 387 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2005 Peterbilt 387: Equipment; Engine And Engine Cooling; Steering; Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Peterbilt 387?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Air (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Peterbilt 387 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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