2006 Peterbilt 388 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 388 years
- Not enough data 4th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2006 Peterbilt 388 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.
2006 Peterbilt 388 recalls (2)
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Equipment:other:labels; tires
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)."
Risk: If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) load listed without experiencing tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected Tire and Rim certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-D.
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.
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 388 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 388 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 388 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 388 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 388 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 388 | 3 | 7 |
| 2014 388 | 17 | 8 |
| 2013 388 | 0 | 9 |
| 2012 388 | 1 | 10 |
| 2011 388 | 0 | 11 |
| 2010 388 | 0 | 11 |
| 2009 388 | 0 | 15 |
| 2008 388 | 0 | 17 |
| 2007 388 | 0 | 7 |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 388 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 388 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Peterbilt 388?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Peterbilt 388?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Peterbilt 388 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 388 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.