2003 Peterbilt 387 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 387 years
- Not enough data 6th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2003 Peterbilt 387 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.
2003 Peterbilt 387 recalls (2)
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Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with dana spicer integral knuckle and steer arm assemblies, the steer axle assemblies may have a longitudinal crack in the steer arm.
Risk: If the crack should propagate over time, the ball could become loose resulting in a loss of steering, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the knuckle and steer arm assemblies. Owner notification began january 5, 2004. Owners should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
Risk: If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. Peterbilt's owner notification began june 20, 2003. Kenworth's owner notification began june 12, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.
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 387 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 387 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 387 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 387 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 387 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 387 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 387 | 0 | 6 |
| 2010 387 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 387 | 2 | 9 |
| 2008 387 | 4 | 14 |
| 2007 387 | 0 | 6 |
| 2006 387 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 387 | 2 | 4 |
| 2004 387 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 387 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 387 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 387 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 387 | 0 | 7 |
| 1998 387 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Peterbilt 387?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Peterbilt 387?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Peterbilt 387 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 387 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.