Peterbilt 388 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 388 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 21 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Peterbilt 388 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…
- Dec 31, 201515V889000Tires15 vehicles2015 Peterbilt 388
The affected vehicles were built with Michelin MN295/60 R22.5 XZA front tires and 8.25" wheels and were certified to a GAWR greater than the maximum 12,350 lbs allowed.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mar 6, 201515V132000Equipment, tires213,230 vehiclesPeterbilt 357, 365 and 11 more models
The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount.
- Feb 24, 201515V108000Steering5,141 vehiclesPeterbilt 320, 365 and 3 more models
The front axle tie rod end clamp bolts may be improperly torqued.
- May 29, 201414V283000Air bags, electrical system1,705 vehiclesPeterbilt 337, 348 and 5 more models
In the affected vehicles, if power is interrupted to the seat electronic control unit (ECU), such as when the fuse for that circuit blows, the side air bag would be disabled but…
- Mar 25, 201414V145000Service brakes474 vehiclesPeterbilt 365, 367 and 2 more models
The affected vehicles were built with 16.5" x 7" front drum brakes and Bendix ES-420 brake linings installed on front axles rated to carry between 20,001 and 22,000 lbs GAWR and…