2009 Peterbilt 388 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

The 2009 Peterbilt 388 has 15 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

15Recalls

0Owner complaints

0Crashes reported

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2009 Peterbilt 388 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.

Wrong tire pressure on label may cause tire failure

Recall 15V132Mar 6, 2015213,230 vehicles affected

The tire and rim certification label on certain Peterbilt trucks may list a tire pressure lower than the correct amount.

Loose Steering Tie Rod Bolts Can Cause Loss of Control

Recall 15V108Feb 24, 20155,141 vehicles affected

Front axle tie rod end clamp bolts on certain Peterbilt trucks may not be properly torqued.

Service Brakes

Recall 14V145Mar 25, 2014474 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 13V593Nov 25, 2013561 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 11V203Mar 24, 20115,831 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

Service Brakes, Air:Disc

Recall 08V431Aug 25, 200886 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

2009 Peterbilt 388 questions

Does the 2009 Peterbilt 388 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls for the 2009 Peterbilt 388: ABS warning light may stay off during power loss, raising crash risk; Tires May Fail at High Speed, Raising Crash Risk; Wrong tire pressure on label may cause tire failure; Loose Steering Tie Rod Bolts Can Cause Loss of Control; Service Brakes. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Peterbilt 388 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.

Other Peterbilt 388 years

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