Peterbilt 387 2004

Model 387 made in 2004 by Peterbilt got 1 consumer complain there are 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to latches/locks/linkages. . Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, structure. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and seats.

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
05V570000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 04/18/2003 to 09/09/2005V (Vehicle)3099504/17/2006ODIPACCAR INCORPORATED12/22/200512/22/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Consequence SummaryThe oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
Corrective SummaryCaterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
NotesKenworth recall no. 05kw7 and peterbilt recall no. 1205e.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EQUIPMENT
06V251000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 07/02/2004 to 05/17/2005V (Vehicle)40MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED07/13/200607/13/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks, when using a cummins electronic icon service tool 2.2, an unintended engine start will occur.
Consequence SummaryGiven the purpose and functionality of this service tool, this series of events would only occur in a service facility and could pose a hazard if the truck were to unexpectedly move or the engine to start without any warning, possibly causing personal injury.
Corrective SummaryCummins is conducting this recall (please see 06e063000) and will replace the icon service tool 2.2 with a new icon service tool 2.3 free of charge. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
NotesPeterbilt recall no. 706b. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SEATS
04V548000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 06/30/2003 to 03/12/2004V (Vehicle)25112/06/2004MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED11/16/200411/18/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain heavy duty trucks, the pivot bolts which hold the seat back frame to the seat cushion frame can loosen and possibly fracture or dislodge, causing the seat back to fail to provide full support to the driver.
Consequence SummaryA possible vehicle crash could occur should the seat fall backwards during use.
Corrective SummaryGra-mag will provide customers with repair kits which include instructions and parts to repair the seat. owners should contact gra-mag at 614-875-8435 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
NotesPeterbilt recall no. 1104e.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT
1805/12/200410007694Hvac condenser low pressure line interference. model 387 vehicles built january 1, 2004 through april 1, 2004. *tt07/08/2004
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
180410/20/200410010696Model 387 hvac system maintenance. peterbilt. *tt12/06/2004
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
60010/27/2004600R10010670Model 387 hood adjustment. hood adjustment criteria and specifications. *tt12/06/2004

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH
06/10/2005108/06/2003
 Dt: contact states while driving the hood comes up. there is a hood latch assembly available. *ak

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
MOO'FALLON63366MIDAMERICA PETERBILT636-240-0470