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Risk. As a result, the axles may be overloaded or the wrong tires could be installed or the tires could be improperly inflated.
2007 Peterbilt 386Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2007 Peterbilt 386, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-593 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 25, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Peterbilt 386 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes, air1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2007 Peterbilt 386 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. THE DISCHARGE OF ENGINE OIL ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS WHICH ARE HOT, SUCH AS WHEN THE ENGINE IS UNDER SIGNIFICANT LOAD, MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
no report yet
Power train: axle assembly
Risk. DETACHMENT OF THE DRIVELINE FROM THE AXLE MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND BECOME DISABLED IN THE ROADWAY.
no report yet
Trailer hitches
Risk. THIS REDUCTION OF FATIGUE STRENGTH COULD CAUSE THE PIVOT PIN TO CRACK AND EVENTUALLY BREAK, CAUSING THE TRAILER TO DETACH FROM THE TRUCK WHILE IN MOTION, WHICH…
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no report yet
Trailer hitches
Risk. IF THE TOW HITCH ASSEMBLY FAILS WHILE A VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED OR LIFTED, IT MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Risk. THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR THE FLAME TO SPREAD RESULTING IN POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR PHYSICAL INJURY.
no report yet
Power train: axle assembly
Risk. IF A FATIGUE FAILURE OCCURS AND IS LEFT UNATTENDED, THE AXLE MAY LOCK UP OR THE END OF THE AXLE COULD COME OFF, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Suspension
Risk. FAILURE COULD CAUSE ERRATIC VEHICLE HANDLING WHICH CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Peterbilt.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other 386 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 386 median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Peterbilt 386, and the recalls they led to.
- Horton Fan Hub FailuresNo recall
- Driveshaft separates from tractorLed to recall 10V-634
In owners' words
What 386 owners report
Recent service brakes, air complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2007 PETERBILT 386, DRIVER PULLED TO THE EMERGENCY PULL OFF AND NOTICED THAT HIS BRAKES WERE ON FIRE. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0452-90*JB UPDATED 09/13/10*BF
Own a 2007 386?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.