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Model year

2010 Peterbilt 387

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (6)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (19)
Recall campaigns covering this model year6694k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2010 Peterbilt 387 by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

6 recall campaigns cover the 2010 Peterbilt 387

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2010 Peterbilt 387
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
20V-199Apr 6, 2020In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may…Stability and traction control460,515Software update
15V-132Mar 6, 2015Affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amountEquipment213,230Label or owner notice
11V-380Jul 21, 2011Fast idle control may be activated by the operator while the transmission is in gearElectrical system211Software update
11V-203Mar 24, 2011Degradation of a combustion tube weld can cause radial heat impingement on the body which may burn through certain bodies used on c15 enginesEngine and cooling5,831Part replacement
11V-127Feb 23, 2011Oil module centrifugal spinner filter cap in the paccar mx engine may become loose, possibly allowing the cap to come off and engine oil to…Fuel system4,664Repair or modification
10V-308Jul 2, 2010Circumferential weld around the steering shaft tube that welds the splined tube to the non-splined tube may be mislocatedSteering9,697Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2010 Peterbilt 387

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    19 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • P001 Sep 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      "Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 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."
    • 02-160 Feb 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
    • 32-015 Jun 8, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.
    • 43-067 Jun 10, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fix as Fail: For all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with Side-of-Cab (“SOC”) exhaust and built from 03/6/2006 to 1/20/2020, the clamps that secure the SOC exhaust stacks may not be tightened properly. This may allow the exhaust stack to rota…
    • 11-001 May 29, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
    • 34-085 Mar 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information Only – Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
    • 32-016 Mar 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
    • 34-085 Feb 28, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion.
    • 01-075 Nov 6, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
    • 34-066 Jun 10, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs.
    • 34-077 Apr 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
    • 13-049 Jan 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error. Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until Bendix introduces new version.
    • 03-064 Jul 23, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information - Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software
    • RN-811-1 Sep 23, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PETERBILT TRUCK: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. TRUCKS WITH AUTOMATED TRANSMISSIONS OR HYBRID SYSTEMS MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION TO THE ECU. *PE
    • SB-E-043 Sep 6, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PETERBILT TRUCK: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) AND AFTERTREATMENT CONTROL UNIT IS AVAILABLE FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT ARE ELIGIBLE. *PE
    • SB-E-042 Sep 8, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PETERBILT TRUCK: CERTAIN TRUCKS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON THE FORWARD NOX SENSORS WITH AN ADJUSTED SENSOR DEW POINT SETTING. NO MODELS LISTED. *PE
    • SB-E-028 Sep 13, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PETERBILT TRUCK: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, ENGINES WITH TURBO SPEED SENSOR HARNESS, MAY HAVE WIRES THAT ARE CHAFE, RESULTING IN FALSE SIGNALS TO ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) THAT AFFECT ENGINE PERFORMANCE. *PE
    • SB-910-2 Oct 22, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PETERBILT: SOME VEHICLES HAVE SELECTIVE CATALYST REDUCTION SYSTEM TEMP SENSORS WIRED INCORRECTLY. THERE ARE NO OPERATING SYMPTOMS. *RM
    • RN-810-1 Oct 22, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PETERBUILT SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 12/4/09-8/17/10 WERE MANUFACTURED WITH DEFECTIVE INTRUMENTATION SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE DEFECT MAY INTERMITTENTLY RESULT IN AN ODOMETER THAT DOES NOT A…
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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