Does the 2005 Peterbilt 386 have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, trailer hitches, fuel system, gasoline, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2005 Peterbilt 386 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Peterbilt dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Peterbilt 386?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2005 Peterbilt 386 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2005 Peterbilt 386. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Peterbilt been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2005 Peterbilt 386 recalls, newest first

November 25, 2013NHTSA 13V593000561 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary: Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle. 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 information, and recommended tire pressure information. Without this information, the vehicles do not comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence: As a result, the axles may be overloaded or the wrong tires could be installed or the tires could be improperly inflated. All of these issues increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Peterbilt will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the certification labels missing the necessary information. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Customers can contact Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 1113-F.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 26, 2007NHTSA 07V2690009,571 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches

Summary: 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.
Consequence: If the tow hitch assembly fails while a vehicle is being towed or lifted, it may cause an accident that could result in personal injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tow pin assembly free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 10, 2007NHTSA 07V153000306 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery

Summary: On certain trucks, if the ignition switch is turned on prior to initial start up in the manufacturing plant or during the filter replacement in the field, a small flame will ignite when the fuel is added to prime the system.
Consequence: The possibility exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible equipment damage or physical injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the filter for the date codes of the suspect filters and replace those heating elements free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 22, 2007NHTSA 07V132000245 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly

Summary: 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.
Consequence: If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Peterbilt 386 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling1

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Questions

Does the 2005 Peterbilt 386 have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, trailer hitches, fuel system, gasoline, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2005 Peterbilt 386 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Peterbilt dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Peterbilt 386?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.