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2003 Peterbilt 387 TSBs

17 Technical Service Bulletins across 8 categories

Body & Paint

4 bulletins
10188550

Information Only Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate.

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Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.

10159674

Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.

10010670

MODEL 387 HOOD ADJUSTMENT.

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HOOD ADJUSTMENT CRITERIA AND SPECIFICATIONS. *TT

10003493

MODEL 387 DOOR MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT.

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*TT

Electrical

4 bulletins
10177021

Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the...

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appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.

10173205

Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.

10162392

Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs.

10005654

MODEL 387 HEADLAMP HARNESS FIELD SERVICE BULLETIN.

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Other

2 bulletins
11037541

"Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes.

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2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."

10004655

A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT THAT REDUCES CABLE STRESS IN THE AREA OF THE JUMP START TERMINAL BRACKET.

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*TT

HVAC & Climate

2 bulletins
10168703

Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the...

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A/C compressor.

10010696

MODEL 387 HVAC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.

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PETERBILT. *TT

Software & Calibration

2 bulletins
10154733

Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error.

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Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until Bendix introduces new version.

10143649

Information - Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

1 bulletin
10176033

Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.

Engine

1 bulletin
10005819

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT TO REDUCE INSTANCES OF FAILURE OF TURBO EXHAUST PIPE FLANGES.

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THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS THE PROCEDURE FOR IMPROVING A MODEL 387 ISX ENGINE EXHAUST INSTALLATION. *TT

Steering

1 bulletin
10004654

THERE ARE OCCASIONS WHEN A LEAK MAY DEVELOP IN A PRESSURE HOSE WITH A CRIMP-STYLE END FITTING AT THE POWER STEERING PUMP CONNECTION.

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THIS MAY BE DUE TO THE ORIENTATION AND LENGTH OF THE OE PRESSURE HOSE. A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT THAT REORIENTS THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND CHANGES THE LENGTHS OF PRESSURE AS WELL AS SUCTION HOSES WAS IMPLEMENTED IN PRODUCTION ON JULY 28 2003. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO MAKE THIS IMPROVEMENT ON EARLIER VEHICLES THAT EXPERIENCE THE LEAK DESCRIBED. *TT