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Peterbilt 388 Electrical problems by year

2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Peterbilt 388's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20160001
20151002
20141003
20130002
20120002
20110002
20100002
20080001

Electrical recalls

Latest 388 electrical complaints

2015 Peterbilt 388Electrical systemBody, doors & structureWheels & tires

2015 Brand new pete 388 car hauler. Front original tire michelin xza 2 size 295/60/22.5 Blew up. Damaged front of the truck and 2 tires were damaged on drive same side. Paid $1500 for road service. Hood, bumper light are damaged. Truck only 3 month old. 4Th blow out in 2 month on 4 separate trucks. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Structure · Tires · WheelsNHTSA 10652394
2014 Peterbilt 388Electrical systemBody, doors & structureWheels & tires

Front michelin xza 2 tire blew. It was replaced 7/15/2014 at 130,673. Tire had less then 35,000 on it. Truck was damaged wheel destroyed. Hood damaged, bumper damaged. Road service replaced 1 tire and wheel paid $1500 tire size 275/70/22.5 *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Structure · Tires · WheelsNHTSA 10652387

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