2001 Peterbilt 387 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2001 Peterbilt 387, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2001 Peterbilt 387
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hub (suspension)
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…
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Check valve (service brakes)
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (ABS) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began february 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Peterbilt 387 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Vehicle caught fire suddenly while traveling on the interstate, the investigation revealed that the fire resulted from a brake drum failure causing a tire fire which spread through the vehicle resulti”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 24, 2001 · Service brakes, air
“Suspension was wrong type, and vehicle made to pull trailer. Trailer height was 13'9, " not legal 13'6". Dealer would not take vehicle back, consumer traded vehicle.*ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 29, 2001 · Suspension
Compare Peterbilt 387 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Peterbilt 387 model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2001 Peterbilt 387
How do I know if my 2001 Peterbilt 387 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 2001 Peterbilt 387; 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 02V018001).
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.
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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.