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2002 Peterbilt 385 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2002 Peterbilt 385. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

2 safety recalls for the 2002 Peterbilt 385

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Hub (suspension)

    NHTSA 03V125000 Reported 154 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Notification began july 16, 2003. The manufacturer has advised us that parts will not be available until september 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer…

  2. Hand control/valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 02V241001 Reported 3,158 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    On certain vehicles equipped with bendix tc-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings. The delivery port in the valve body may be partially blocked due to a problem during the molding process.

    Remedy: Paccar will notify its customers and inspect and replace, if necessary, the hand valve free of charge. Owner notification began october 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2002 Peterbilt 385. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Peterbilt 385 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Peterbilt 385 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1996 Peterbilt 38520
1997 Peterbilt 38510
1998 Peterbilt 38530
1999 Peterbilt 38570
2000 Peterbilt 38570
2001 Peterbilt 38550
2002 Peterbilt 38520
2003 Peterbilt 38530
2004 Peterbilt 38520
2005 Peterbilt 38540
2006 Peterbilt 38550
2007 Peterbilt 38570
2008 Peterbilt 38570
2009 Peterbilt 38540
2010 Peterbilt 38520
2011 Peterbilt 38520
2012 Peterbilt 38520
2013 Peterbilt 38520
2014 Peterbilt 38510
2015 Peterbilt 38510
2016 Peterbilt 38510

Checking a specific 2002 Peterbilt 385

How do I know if my 2002 Peterbilt 385 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2002 Peterbilt 385; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Peterbilt dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V241001).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Peterbilt models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.