2004 Peterbilt 385 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 385 years
- Not enough data 1st of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2004 Peterbilt 385 so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2004 Peterbilt 385 recalls (2)
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Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle. The affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag or pusher axle the gross axle weight rating, suitable tire and rim information, and recommended tire pressure information. Without this information, the vehicles do not comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: 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.
Fix: Peterbilt will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the certification labels missing the necessary information. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Customers can contact Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 1113-F.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Risk: The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
Fix: Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
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.
Other Peterbilt 385 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 385 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 385 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 385 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 385 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 385 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 385 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 385 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 385 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 385 | 0 | 7 |
| 2007 385 | 0 | 7 |
| 2006 385 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 385 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 385 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 385 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 385 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 385 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 385 | 0 | 7 |
| 1998 385 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 385 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 385 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Peterbilt 385?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Peterbilt 385?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Peterbilt 385 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 385 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.