Peterbilt 386 2005
Model 386 made in 2005 by Peterbilt got 1 consumer complain as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and power train.
Model 2005
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V153000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 01/04/2007 to 02/20/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 306 | 03/21/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 04/10/2007 | 04/10/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, if the ignition switch is turned on prior to initial start up in the manufacturing plant or during the filter replacement in the field, a small flame will ignite when the fuel is added to prime the system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The possibility exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible equipment damage or physical injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the filter for the date codes of the suspect filters and replace those heating elements free of charge. the recall began on march 21, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 07kw5 & peterbilt recall no. 307d.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V132000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 11/27/2006 to 02/28/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 245 | 05/09/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/22/2007 | 03/22/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 07kw4 & peterbilt recall no. 107c.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V269000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 05/31/2005 to 01/09/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 9571 | 09/04/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 06/26/2007 | 06/26/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the removable tow hitch ,when used to tow or lift a vehicle, can fail due to defective material in the tow hitch. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the tow hitch assembly fails while a vehicle is being towed or lifted, it may cause an accident that could result in personal injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the tow pin assembly free of charge. the recall began on september 4, 2007. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Peterbilt recall no.507e and kenworth recall no. 07kwa.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 435000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 peterbilt 386. the contact stated that he felt as if he had been drugged whenever he awoke from sleeping in the vehicle. the following day, while driving approximately 70 mph, he became sleepy for no apparent reason. he purchased a tester to test the vehicle for nitric oxide and the levels read over 5,000 ppm. the company that the contact works for stated that they never heard of a semi-truck leaking nitric oxide. the manufacturer and dealer have not been notified. the cause of the failure has not been diagnosed properly. the current mileage was 485,037 and failure mileage was 435,000. | |||