Peterbilt 386 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
30 recalls found for the Peterbilt 386 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 12 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Peterbilt 386 recalls
- Apr 6, 202020V199000Electronic stability control (ESC), service brakes, air460,515 vehiclesKenworth T170, Kenworth T270 and 21 more models
In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver…
- Sep 21, 201818V657000Engine and engine cooling48,896 vehiclesPeterbilt 367, Peterbilt 386 and 11 more models
In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
- Sep 22, 201717V593000Steering17,737 vehiclesPeterbilt 220, Peterbilt 320 and 25 more models
The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
- Dec 5, 201616V872000Exterior lighting2,046 vehiclesPeterbilt 325, 330 and 7 more models
The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are applied.
- Nov 9, 201515V740000Tires1,876 vehiclesPeterbilt 365, 388 and 7 more models
The affected trucks are equipped with Michelin 295/60R22.5 XZA-2 front tires that have a speed rating less than the vehicle is governed to.
- Sep 24, 201515V597000Electrical system, engine and engine cooling354 vehiclesPeterbilt 337, Peterbilt 348 and 14 more models
In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.
- Jul 22, 201515V456000Electrical system288 vehiclesPeterbilt 365, 367 and 7 more models
The affected trucks, equipped with extended-body Leece Neville alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.
- May 8, 201515V270000Electrical system1,494 vehiclesPeterbilt 386, Peterbilt 389 and 6 more models
The affected trucks, equipped with PACCAR MX-13 engines and Delco-Remy 40SI alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against a formed metal freon discharge line.