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2009 Peterbilt 387 recalls

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

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

For the 2009 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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2009 Peterbilt 387 recalls, newest first

April 6, 2020NHTSA 20V199000460,515 vehicles potentially affected

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Summary
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. 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 of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."
Consequence
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20pbc AND 20KWB.
Components
Electronic stability control (ESC); Service brakes, air › Antilock › ABS warning light

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 6, 2015NHTSA 15V132000213,230 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)."
Consequence
If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) load listed without experiencing tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected Tire and Rim certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-D.
Components
Equipment › Other › Labels; Tires

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March 24, 2011NHTSA 11V2030005,831 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 kenworth C500, T2000, T600, and T660, as well as model year 2009-2011 peterbilt 387 and 388 trucks equipped with caterpillar C15 engine and manufactured from may 11, 2006, through September 17, 2010. Degradation of a combustion tube weld can cause radial heat impingement on the body which may burn through certain bodies used on C15 engines.
Consequence
This could result in a fire.
Remedy
Caterpillar is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Please see caterpillar's defect report 11E-006. Caterpillar will replace the single piece combustion tube with a thick wall combustion tube which will not allow the heat to break through. This service will be performed free of charge. Due to a parts supply issue, owners will be notified by the end of April 2011 about the safety defect, and will then be notified again once the free remedy is available, currently estimated to be around late July 2011. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 23, 2011NHTSA 11V1270004,664 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 kenworth T2000, T660, T700, T800, and W900, as well as model year 2009-2012 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, and 587 trucks equipped with paccar mx engines. The oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to partially discharge from the oil module onto exhaust components.
Consequence
The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will re-torque the oil module filter cap and install a secondary retention device on the secondary centrifugal spinner filter cap. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during March 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

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July 2, 2010NHTSA 10V3080009,697 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Column

Summary
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 trucks equipped with TRW steering shafts. The circumferential weld around the steering shaft tube that welds the splined tube to the non-splined tube may be mislocated. Mislocation of the circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting in a separation of the two tubes.
Consequence
A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge provided by TRW. Any steering shaft found to have been welded improperly will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on July 30, 2010. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

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July 8, 2009NHTSA 09V2580002,096 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Column

Summary
Paccar is recalling 2,096 my 2009 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles equipped with TRW steering shafts. Mislocation of a circumferential weld may allow the splined tube and non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed, high torque turn, possibly resulting in a separation of the two tubes.
Consequence
A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes could cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft using a weld placement gauge and miswelded steering shaft will be replaced free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2009. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

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January 16, 2009NHTSA 09V0190001,098 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

Summary
Paccar is recalling 1098 kenworth my 2008 T800, W900, my 2008-2009 T2000 and peterbilt my 2007-2009 379 and 387 trucks equipped with C15 caterpillar diesel engines. The aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
Consequence
This may result in a fire hazard.
Remedy
Paccar is working with caterpillar and will inspect and remedy the engines free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

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September 23, 2008NHTSA 08V4870004,883 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

Summary
Paccar is recalling 4,883 my 2006-2009 kenworth T600, T660, T800, W900, T2000 and my 2008-2009 peterbilt 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 389 trucks. Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) bracket could result in separation of the DPF from the chassis.
Consequence
A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the DPF on the roadway.
Remedy
Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08E041). Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

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February 7, 2008NHTSA 08V0650006,169 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary
Paccar is recalling 6,169 my 2008 kenworth T300, T660, T800, T2000, W900 and C500 vehicles and my 2008-2009 peterbilt models 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 and 389 kits. Certain door latch assemblies on these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components." the rotor in some of these door latch assemblies did not receive the proper heat treatment and may be soft.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, force could cause the rotor to crack and the door would not have primary or secondary closing security which could possibly lead to injury of the vehicle occupant.
Remedy
Paccar is working with trimark and will inspect and replace the door latch if it is found to be defective. The recall began on March 14, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

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Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2009 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

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  2. Steering1

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Questions

Does the 2009 Peterbilt 387 have any recalls?
9 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, air, equipment, tires, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, other. 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 2009 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 2009 Peterbilt 387?
2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.