2012 PETERBILT 386Peterbilt 386 2012

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

Below you will find all available information on the 2012 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
PETERBILT2XP 2NP Diesel
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the 2012 PETERBILT 386 produced?
     - The 2012 PETERBILT 386 is produced in Denton Texas, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the 2012 PETERBILT 386?
     - There are 12 recall(s) for the 2012 PETERBILT 386, additional information is below.
  • What is the GVWR of a 2012 PETERBILT 386?
     - The 2012 PETERBILT 386 has a GVWR of Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) lbs.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 146568 [USA]: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the abs functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 105901 [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 117964 [USA]: If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 101253 [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 95939 [USA]: Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.

  • Recall 80074 [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 2020148 [Canada]: Lights and instruments

  • Recall 2015531 [Canada]: Tires

  • Recall 2015317 [Canada]: Electrical

  • Recall 2015189 [Canada]: Electrical

  • Recall 2012027 [Canada]: Brakes

  • Recall 2011087 [Canada]: Engine

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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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: 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 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: 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
  • 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 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Information only a?? 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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information only: vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion.
  • 03-071 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Information only - vehicles built with namux software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer. The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one of the included procedures.
  • 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.
  • TIB43-062 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Information only ??A?A? This bulletin provides information about the california air resources board (carb) periodic smoke inspection program (psip) and heavy duty vehicle inspection program (hdvip).
  • 42-058 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Fix-as-fail: two separate causes have been identified as root cause of intermittent low coolant indicator illumination.
  • 34-066 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information only - quick reference guide for electric harness damage repairs.
  • 34-077 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 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
  • SB-10-11 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING: Peterbilt: information regarding gap and proper torque allowed on def tank straps. Tank straps have a spring to ensure they remain tight during expansion and contraction of def tank. Straps may look loose but actually are not unless gap
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.

NHTSA decoded information from VIN

138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Body Cab TypeMDHD: Conventional
Body ClassTruck-Tractor
Brake System TypeAir
DisplacementCC15000
DisplacementCI915.3561614209
DisplacementL15
Drive Type6x4
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Engine Cylinders6
Engine ModelCummins ISX
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
GVWRClass 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
MakePETERBILT
MakeID495
ManufacturerPETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
Manufacturer Id1033
Model386
ModelID2049
Model Year2012
NCSA Body TypeTruck-tractor (Cab only, or with any number of trailing unit; any weight)
NCSA MakePeterbilt
NCSA ModelMedium/Heavy - CBE
Plant CityDENTON
Plant Company NamePeterbilt
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Plant StateTEXAS
VIN1XPHD48X4CD158661
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
Vehicle Documentation
[pdf] User Manual
1 Truck Crashworthiness Data Special Study National He was PAR reported as restrained by the manual safety belt system The other vehicle in this crash a 2000 Kenworth T800 conventional tractor with 6x4 APPENDIX one nhtsa gov DOT NHTSA NVS Underride
U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration May 2015 APPENDIX ... t. Figure 52. Case Number T066 Driver 47-year-old female 5 5 270 lb RF passenger 46-year-old male 2012 Peterbilt 386 Tractor-semitrailer crossed median striking two tractor-semitrailers Primary fact...
lang:en score:14 filesize: 6.52 M page_count: 207 document date: 2015-06-01
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
1XPHDP9X1CD1445692012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1XPHD49X8CD1452782012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1XPHD48X4CD1586612012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1XPHDP9X5CD1544562012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1XPHD49X3CD1251502012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1XPHD79X7CD1255902012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1XPHDP9X5CD1455152012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1XPHD49X5CD1251172012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1XPHD49X0CD1701742012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
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1XPHD49X0CD1616702012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1XPHD49X4CD1497502012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1XPHDP9X2CD1428942012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1XPHD49X9CD1719712012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1XPHD49X8CD1285622012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1XPHD49X2CD1583822012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1XPHDP0X7CD1657202012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1XPHD49X6CD1703112012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1XPHD49XXCD1446512012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1NPHD49X3CD1436912012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1XPHDP9X4CD1438982012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1XPHDP9X1CD1614672012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1XPHD49X8CD1582902012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1XPH049X6CD1703112012386DENTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)

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