2018 Peterbilt 384 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 14, 2021 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 384 years
Not enough data 1st of 13 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2018 Peterbilt 384 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2018 Peterbilt 384 recalls (1)

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Service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light; electronic stability control (esc)Apr 6, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V199000 · 460,515 vehicles

Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In 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 not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."

Risk: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20pbc AND 20KWB.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Quarter Fender Failures (PE20015) — opened Sep 21, 2020, closed Oct 14, 2021.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Peterbilt 384?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Peterbilt 384?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2018 Peterbilt 384 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 384 model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.