- The problem
- Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle. The affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag or pusher axle the gross axle weight rating, suitable tire and rim information, and recommended tire pressure information. Without this information, the vehicles do not comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."
- The risk
- As a result, the axles may be overloaded or the wrong tires could be installed or the tires could be improperly inflated. All of these issues increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Peterbilt will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the certification labels missing the necessary information. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Customers can contact Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 1113-F.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Peterbilt 388 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2005 Peterbilt 388 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2013 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 388 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2005 Peterbilt 388 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2005 Peterbilt 388 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Peterbilt 388: every year compared
All 388 years2005 Peterbilt 388 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Peterbilt 388 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | 7 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Peterbilt 387 | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Peterbilt 335 | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2005 Peterbilt 386 | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 Peterbilt 388
Does the 2005 Peterbilt 388 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Peterbilt 388: labels (November 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2005 Peterbilt 388 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2005 Peterbilt 388 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 95 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Peterbilt 388 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Peterbilt 388 years have the most complaints?
2014 (17), 2015 (3). See every Peterbilt 388 year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Peterbilt 388 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: 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