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2000 Peterbilt 387 recalls

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

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

For the 2000 Peterbilt 387. 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.

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2000 Peterbilt 387 recalls, newest first

April 1, 2003NHTSA 03V125000154 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Hub

Summary
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's FF98X series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Consequence
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Notification began July 16, 2003. The manufacturer has advised us that parts will not be available until September 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 15, 2002NHTSA 02V0370034,513 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary
Heavy duty trucks equipped with TRW tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles. Peterbilt will recall 1,434 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axles manufactured from December 11, 1999, to may 14, 2000, and from July 22 to September 30, 2000. Kenworth will recall 859 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor vehicles manufactured from December 11, 1999, to may 23, 2000, and from July 27, 2000, to September 30, 2000 and kennworth will recall an additional 4,151 vehicles equipped with dana axles and manufactured from June 23 to December 6, 1999, and from may 23 to September 30, 2000. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Consequence
This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began July 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 28, 2001NHTSA 01V1400062,294 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with TRW tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Consequence
This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began October 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 13, 2001NHTSA 01V1310001,449 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. These vehicles are equipped with peterbilt's smartgage system containing a reduced function interface module (rfim). This module receives data from various components/systems on the vehicle then sends the information to a microprocessor. A manufacturing defect in the rfim's can allow water to penetrate into the pressure block portion of the module, causing an electrical short in the pressure transducer connector.
Consequence
This results in an erroneous air pressure reading on the gauge in the dash.
Remedy
The rfim date code will be inspected and all rfim's built prior to September 9, 2000 will be replaced. Owner notification began June 13, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 6, 2000NHTSA 00V185000154 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The side fairing hinge bar and mounts can detach from the fuel tank straps. The hinge bar can rotate and separate from the fairing, allowing the hinge bar assembly to fall off of the vehicle.
Consequence
This could cause a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional nut plate and if the bracket is cracked, the fuel tank strap will be replaced with a new strap and bracket assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 7, 2000NHTSA 00V161000111 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown or other

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The steer axle mudflaps and/or mudflap stiffeners can rub a hole in the forward surface of the undercab fuel tank, causing a hole in the fuel tank.
Consequence
This can result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will provide replacement mudflap assemblies smaller than the original assemblies to owners and the fuel tank will be checked for abrasion and replaced if damaged.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2000 Peterbilt 387 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2000 Peterbilt 387 have any recalls?
7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, steering, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, unknown or other, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 2000 Peterbilt 387 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 2000 Peterbilt 387?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.