Peterbilt 387 2001

Model 387 made in 2001 by Peterbilt got 2 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, air, suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, structure. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, suspension.

387 year 2001

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2001

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
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE
02V018001	PACCAR, INCORPORATED	from 09/04/2001 to 11/05/2001	V (Vehicle)	2302	02/15/2002	MFR	PACCAR INCORPORATED	01/15/2002	01/25/2002
Defect Summary	On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.
Consequence Summary	Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected abs valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. if air leaks develop at any of the abs valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. owner notification began february 15, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
Notes	Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB
03V125000	PACCAR INCORPORATED	from 10/13/1998 to 03/26/2002	V (Vehicle)	154	07/16/2003	ODI	PACCAR INCORPORATED	04/01/2003	04/15/2003
Defect Summary	On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Consequence Summary	Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. notification began july 16, 2003. the manufacturer has advised us that parts will not be available until september 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.
Notes	Kenworth recall no. 03kw2 and peterbilt recall no. 303-a.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
1804	10/20/2004		10010696	Model 387 hvac system maintenance. peterbilt. *tt	12/06/2004
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
600	10/27/2004	600R	10010670	Model 387 hood adjustment. hood adjustment criteria and specifications. *tt	12/06/2004

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM
05/01/2001		1	09/27/2000
	Vehicle caught fire suddenly while traveling on the interstate, the investigation revealed that the fire resulted from a brake drum failure causing a tire fire which spread through the vehicle resulting in a total loss of tractor, an investigation revealed that manufacturer was aware defects such as electrical and brake mishaps.(attorney on behalf of client)*yd
SUSPENSION
05/01/2000
	Suspension was wrong type, and vehicle made to pull trailer. trailer height was 13'9, not legal 13'6. dealer would not take vehicle back, consumer traded vehicle.*ak