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#BS-2005-PET387-5AA22005 Peterbilt 387
Based on reports from 2 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
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Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings issues — failures commonly reported around 322K miles.
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Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings (1 reports).
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2005 Peterbilt 387: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Issues
Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2005 Peterbilt 387, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 322,232 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 322K-mile mark.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel Issues
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2005 Peterbilt 387, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
SEATS
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.
STEERING
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE BENDIX ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESP) SYSTEM, THE SYSTEM USES MULTIPLE SENSORS AND AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) TO CONTROL VEHICLE UNDER STEER, OVER-STEER, AND ROLLOVER SITUATIONS. THE SYSTEM RELIES ON VEHICLE SENSORS TO BE FUNCTIONING AND ALIGNED PROPERLY. THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE MISALIGNED WITH THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT, THEREBY PROVIDING INCORRECT INFORMATION TO THE BENDIX ECU.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
EQUIPMENT
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, WHEN USING A CUMMINS ELECTRONIC ICON SERVICE TOOL 2.2, AN UNINTENDED ENGINE START WILL OCCUR.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
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