Peterbilt 385 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
25 recalls found for the Peterbilt 385 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Choose a model year:
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Newest Peterbilt 385 recalls
- Mar 6, 201515V132000Equipment, tires213,230 vehiclesPeterbilt 357, 365 and 11 more models
The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount.
- Nov 25, 201313V593000Equipment561 vehiclesPeterbilt 357, 365 and 7 more models
The affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag or pusher axle the gross axle weight rating, suitable tire and rim…
- Dec 13, 201010V634000Power train12,873 vehiclesPeterbilt 357, Peterbilt 378 and 11 more models
The bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication…
- Aug 25, 200808V431000Service brakes, air86 vehiclesPeterbilt 365, Peterbilt 385 and 4 more models
The size 14 service chamber of certain front air disc brakes may have been contaminated with grease between the piston head/plate and the diaphragm.
- Mar 10, 200808V104000Trailer hitches318 vehiclesPeterbilt 357, Peterbilt 367 and 11 more models
The pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in a reduction of fatigue strength of the pivot pins.
- Jun 26, 200707V269000Trailer hitches9,571 vehiclesPeterbilt 385, Peterbilt 386 and 4 more models
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.
- Mar 22, 200707V132000Power train245 vehiclesPeterbilt 320, Peterbilt 357 and 11 more models
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.
- Dec 21, 200606V490000Suspension3,246 vehiclesPeterbilt 330, 335 and 11 more models
On some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failure.