Does the 2004 Peterbilt 387 have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, engine and engine cooling, seats. 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 2004 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 2004 Peterbilt 387?

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

2004 Peterbilt 387 recalls

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

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

For the 2004 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.

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Peterbilt dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2004 Peterbilt 387 recalls, newest first

July 13, 2006NHTSA 06V25100040 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary: On certain trucks, when using a cummins electronic icon service tool 2.2, an unintended engine start will occur.
Consequence: Given the purpose and functionality of this service tool, this series of events would only occur in a service facility and could pose a hazard if the truck were to unexpectedly move or the engine to start without any warning, possibly causing personal injury.
Remedy: Cummins is conducting this recall (please see 06E063000) and will replace the icon service tool 2.2 with a new icon service tool 2.3 free of charge. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 22, 2005NHTSA 05V57000030,995 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary: On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Consequence: The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
Remedy: Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 16, 2004NHTSA 04V548000251 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: On certain heavy duty trucks, the pivot bolts which hold the seat back frame to the seat cushion frame can loosen and possibly fracture or dislodge, causing the seat back to fail to provide full support to the driver.
Consequence: A possible vehicle crash could occur should the seat fall backwards during use.
Remedy: Gra-mag will provide customers with repair kits which include instructions and parts to repair the seat. Owners should contact gra-mag at 614-875-8435 or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Peterbilt 387 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

Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch1

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Questions

Does the 2004 Peterbilt 387 have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, engine and engine cooling, seats. 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 2004 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 2004 Peterbilt 387?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.