Peterbilt 388 2011

Model 388 made in 2011 by Peterbilt got 4 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Model 2011

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
11V380000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 04/20/2010 to 06/11/2011V (Vehicle)211MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED07/21/201107/27/2011
Defect SummaryPaccar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 kenworth t660, t700, and t800 vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2010, through may 13, 2011, and model year 2008, 2010, and 2011 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 587 vehicles manufactured from april 20, 2010, through june 11, 2011, and equipped with paccar mx engines and eaton ultrashift dm or allison automatic transmissions (without auto-neutral). the fast idle control may be activated by the operator while the transmission is in gear.
Consequence SummaryIf the fast idle control function is engaged with the transmission in gear, the vehicle could unexpectedly accelerate and override the parking brake and , creating a risk of a crash and damage to other vehicles or property and the potential for injury to nearby pedestrians.
Corrective SummaryKenworth and peterbilt dealers will update the engine software for the affected chassis. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
NotesKenworth and peterbilt safety recall no. e038r.owners 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 .
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11V203000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 05/22/2008 to 09/17/2010V (Vehicle)5831MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED03/24/201103/31/2011
Defect SummaryPaccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 kenworth c500, t2000, t600, and t660, as well as model year 2009-2011 peterbilt 387 and 388 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine and manufactured from may 11, 2006, through september 17, 2010. degradation of a combustion tube weld can cause radial heat impingement on the body which may burn through certain bodies used on c15 engines.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryCaterpillar is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. please see caterpillar's defect report 11e-006. caterpillar will replace the single piece combustion tube with a thick wall combustion tube which won't allow the heat to break through. this service will be performed free of charge. due to a parts supply issue, owners will be notified by the end of april 2011 about the safety defect, and will then be notified again once the free remedy is available, currently estimated to be around late july 2011. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.
NotesKenworth safety recall no. 11kwb & peterbilt safety recall no. 0311-a.owners 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 .
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
10V453000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 04/13/2010 to 08/03/2010V (Vehicle)38410/29/2010MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED10/01/201010/06/2010
Defect SummaryPaccar is recalling certain model year kenworth and peterbilt vehicles. a manufacturing defect in the seal supplied by a component manufacturer installed on the output shaft of the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve actuator may cause eventual delamination of the seal. delamination of the seal may allow engine oil to leak from the egr valve onto exhaust components.
Consequence SummaryThe leaking of engine oil onto hot exhaust components, such as when the engine is under significant load, may create the possibility of a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the egr valve assembly on the subject vehicles equipped with the paccar mx engine. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 29, 2010. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
NotesPaccar safety recall no. e008r.owners 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 .
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
11V127000PACCAR INCORPORATEDfrom 03/10/2008 to 02/23/2011V (Vehicle)5045MFRPACCAR INCORPORATED02/23/201102/25/2011
Defect SummaryPaccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 kenworth t2000, t660, t700, t800, and w900, as well as model year 2009-2012 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, and 587 trucks equipped with paccar mx engines. the oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partially discharge from the oil module onto exhaust components.
Consequence SummaryThe discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
NotesOwners 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 .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
RN-1111212/01/201110043147Peterbilt truck: see document search button for owner letter. on certain trucks, with smartnav system installed, a new software improvements has been provided. *pe02/27/2012
SB-E-04309/06/201110042727Peterbilt truck: software update for engine control unit (ecu) and aftertreatment control unit is available for certain vehicles that are eligible. *pe01/06/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
SB-E-02809/13/201110042725Peterbilt truck: on certain trucks, engines with turbo speed sensor harness, may have wires that are chafe, resulting in false signals to engine control module (ecm) that affect engine performance. *pe01/06/2012
FRN-411-105/13/201110039260Ready07/13/2011
FRN-411-105/13/201110039260Paccar incorporated-peterbilt motors: there are cables missing that enable the text to speech functionality. *rm07/13/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SB-E-04209/08/201110042726Peterbilt truck: certain trucks are eligible for improvements on the forward nox sensors with an adjusted sensor dew point setting. no models listed. *pe01/06/2012
SB-E-02809/13/201110042725Peterbilt truck: on certain trucks, engines with turbo speed sensor harness, may have wires that are chafe, resulting in false signals to engine control module (ecm) that affect engine performance. *pe01/06/2012
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING
SB-10-1111/10/201110042757Peterbilt: information regarding gap and proper torque allowed on def tank straps. tank straps have a spring to ensure they remain tight during expansion and contraction of def tank. straps may look loose but actually are not unless gap01/09/2012