- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
- The fix
- Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Engine & cooling
2005 Peterbilt 387 Engine problems
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Peterbilt 387's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 50% of all its complaints, most recently on September 8, 2010. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 2005 Peterbilt 387
Engine complaints
2005 Peterbilt 387. Consumer requests reimbursement for repairs *tgw the consumer stated prior to the recall, he had to fix several oil leaks on the truck and incurred costly expenses. The truck had to be towed due to a hole in the vva oil line. *Jb
Peterbilt 387 engine complaints by year
387 engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data