2009 PETERBILT 386Peterbilt 386 2009

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 2009 PETERBILT 386, manufacturered by Peterbilt Motors Company.
The vehicle is described as a 6x4 Truck-tractor (Cab only, or with any number of trailing unit; any weight).

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the 2009 PETERBILT 386 produced?
     - The 2009 PETERBILT 386 is produced in Denton Texas, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the 2009 PETERBILT 386?
     - There are 17 recall(s) for the 2009 PETERBILT 386, additional information is below.
  • What is the GVWR of a 2009 PETERBILT 386?
     - The 2009 PETERBILT 386 has a GVWR of Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) lbs.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 146174 [USA]: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 105887 [USA]: Higher vehicle speeds and other factors such as tire load and road temperatures may result in premature tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 101229 [USA]: 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.

  • Recall 80032 [USA]: The discharge of engine oil onto exhaust components which are hot, such as when the engine is under significant load, may cause a fire.

  • Recall 86338 [USA]: A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes would cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 82577 [USA]: A separation of the splined and non-splined tubes could cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 78707 [USA]: A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.

  • Recall 72314 [USA]: If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes. in such an event, the operator should observe an air leak, indications of low air pressure via the primary and secondary air gauges, and audible and visual low air pressure warning alarms. a vehicle crash is possible if these warnings are not heeded.

  • Recall 74962 [USA]: This reduction of fatigue strength could cause the pivot pin to crack and eventually break, causing the trailer to detach from the truck while in motion, which could cause a crash that could result in personal injury or death.

  • Recall 75339 [USA]: In the event of a crash, force could cause the rotor to crack and the door would not have primary or secondary closing security which could possibly lead to injury of the vehicle occupant.

  • Recall 2020148 [Canada]: Lights and instruments

  • Recall 2015531 [Canada]: Tires

  • Recall 2011087 [Canada]: Engine

  • Recall 2010216 [Canada]: Steering

  • Recall 2009210 [Canada]: Steering

  • Recall 2008091 [Canada]: Brakes

  • Recall 2008349 [Canada]: Other

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • 02-160 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Information only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high no trouble found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
  • 02-158 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Fix as fail: peterbilt has determined that certain model 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks, built between 4/13/2010 and 3/16/2020 and equipped with a flush mounted battery box, utilized rubber washers that co
  • 32-015 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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 incomplet
  • 43-067 - STRUCTURE: Fix as fail: for all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with side-of-cab (a??Soca??) 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
  • 11-001 - POWER TRAIN: Information only: hendrickson softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
  • 18PBB - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Safety recall bulletin: updated with permanent repair path for phase 1 vehicles. The tractor abs lamp may not illuminate when abs controller loses battery and/or ignition power. Nhtsa recall number is 18v368. Non compliance to fmvss and
  • 20 PBC - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Safety recall interim bulletin: the tractor abs lamp may not illuminate when abs controller loses battery and/or ignition power. Nhtsa recall number is 20v199 non compliance to fmvss and cmvss 121 and 136. Resolution is to reflash softwa
  • 34-085 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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 - EQUIPMENT: Information only: proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
  • 34-085 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Information only: vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion.
  • 01-075 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Information only: this bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the a/c compressor.
  • 34-066 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information only - quick reference guide for electric harness damage repairs.
  • 34-077 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Information only: proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
  • 13-049 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: 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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information - recommended practices for updating esa software
  • RN-810-1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: 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 odomete
Known Recall Investigations
  • Intermittent loss of power steering assist investigation # PE20006

    On may 1, 2020, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe20006 to investigate complaints of intermittent loss of power steering assist in daimler truck north america (dtna), volvo trucks of north america (volvo) and paccar vehicles equipped with a zf/trw (trw) thp60 steering gear.  the investigation focused on 2010-2020 dtna freightliner cascadia, m2 and wst; volvo vn, vah and vhd and paccar 337, 365, 389, 567, 579 model vehicles.Field reports and interviews with fleet drivers allege that high power steering fluid temperatures could result in internal seal and bearing failures causing pressure fluctuation, affecting left and right-hand turns.  the inability of the driver to steer the vehicle as intended can increase the risk of a crash and injury. Odi analyzed data provided by trw, dtna, volvo, and paccar in response to individual information request letters.Odi found that most failures occurred within the first two years and/or 50,000 miles of service.  the claim rate decreased with time and miles in service and remained less than 0.5%. Odi normalized data from each of the manufacturers and determined that there was not a substantial difference in the failures.Additionally, trw improved a seal in the steering gear in december 2015.Trucks built on or after 2016 (as 2017 and newer model years) show a decreasing trend of failures. In view of the overall low failure rate, the nature of early-life failure, and failure rate trending downward for model years 2017 and newer, this preliminary evaluation (pe) is closed.  the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the odi reports cited in the closing resume odi report identification number document, go to nhtsa.Gov.

  • Driveshaft separates from tractor investigation # PE10029

    Summaryon july 13, 2010, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened an investigation on model year (my) 2007-2009 peterbilt tractors equipped with the (spl170xl extended lube inter-axle driveline).Odi opened this investigation based on one vehicle owners questionnaire (voq) and certain peterbilt field reports.During the course of the investigation, odi reviewed paccars ir (october 22, 2010) response with associated data related to warranty and complaint information, mined field data, interviewed customers and visited local dealers within the washington metropolitan area.Paccarconducted testing regarding torsional loading and identified various causative factors contributed to this safety defect finding.The defect is a consequence of the bearing surfaces of the spl170xl extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle becoming prematurely worn due to a breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat.Prematurely worn bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding.This condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle, which may cause the drive shaft to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage hazard.Odi learned that the affected population of the alleged defect extended to peer models within paccar.In summary, the following vehicles are being recalled: my 2007 and 2008 kenworth trucks, models t600, t660, t2000, t800 and w900 and my 2007/2008 peterbilt trucks, models357, 378, 379, 385, 386, 387, 388, and 389 allequipped with extended lube inter-axle drivelines manufactured by dana corporation.The recall affects vehicles manufactured between february 2, 2006 and april 30, 2007.At this time paccar has not yet identified a fix for the inner-axle safety defect and is currently conducting testing with the intent to provide a solution to the failure.Odi will monitor the development of paccars testing and ensure a timely repair for the consumer.This investigation is closed.

NHTSA decoded information from VIN

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Variable Value
Body Cab TypeMDHD: Conventional
Body ClassTruck
Brake System TypeAir
Drive Type6x4
Engine ModelCaterpillar 3306/C15/C16
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
GVWRClass 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
MakePETERBILT
MakeID495
ManufacturerPETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
Manufacturer Id1033
Model386
ModelID2049
Model Year2009
NCSA Body TypeSingle-unit straight truck or Cab-Chassis (GVWR greater than 26,000 lbs.)
NCSA MakePeterbilt
NCSA ModelMedium/Heavy - CBE
Plant CityDENTON
Plant Company NamePeterbilt
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Plant StateTEXAS
VIN1NPHLB9X49D782971
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20140323

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1XPHD49X19D7781502009386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
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