Vehicle recall 11V380000 · July 21, 2011
Peterbilt 365, Peterbilt 367 and 8 more models
The fast idle control may be activated by the operator while the transmission is in gear.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Paccar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 kenworth T660, T700, and T800 vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2010, through may 13, 2011, and model year 2008, 2010, and 2011 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 587 vehicles manufactured from April 20, 2010, through June 11, 2011, and equipped with paccar mx engines and eaton ultrashift dm or allison automatic transmissions (without auto-neutral). The fast idle control may be activated by the operator while the transmission is in gear.
- Consequence
- If the fast idle control function is engaged with the transmission in gear, the vehicle could unexpectedly accelerate and override the parking brake and, creating a risk of a crash and damage to other vehicles or property and the potential for injury to nearby pedestrians.
- Remedy
- Kenworth and peterbilt dealers will update the engine software for the affected chassis. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
- Notes
- Kenworth and peterbilt safety recall no. E038R.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V380000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 21, 2011
- Filed by
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Manufacturer campaign
- E038R
- Owner notification
- August 22, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 211
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T660 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Kenworth T700 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Kenworth T800 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Peterbilt 365 (2008, 2010-2011): 2011, 2010, 2008
- Peterbilt 367 (2008, 2010-2011): 2011, 2010, 2008
- Peterbilt 384 (2008, 2010-2011): 2011, 2010, 2008
- Peterbilt 386 (2008, 2010-2011): 2011, 2010, 2008
- Peterbilt 387 (2008, 2010-2011): 2011, 2010, 2008
- Peterbilt 388 (2008, 2010-2011): 2011, 2010, 2008
- Peterbilt 587 (2008, 2010-2011): 2011, 2010, 2008
Has your Kenworth been repaired?
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