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2006 Peterbilt 387 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2006 Peterbilt 387. Check your own VIN below.

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4 safety recalls for the 2006 Peterbilt 387

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

  1. Labels (equipment) and tires

    NHTSA 15V132000 Reported 213,230 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR Incorporated

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

  2. Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)

    NHTSA 07V033000 Reported 164 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    On certain trucks, the fifth wheel king pin release air valve internal spool was installed backwards. The air option of the king pin release system would be inoperable. To correct this situation in production, the vehicle's air lines were mistakenly reversed rather than replacing the valve.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the functionality of the king pin release system and suspect valve. If any vehicles have a non-conforming valve or incorrect plumbing, it will be replaced and re-plumbed. The recall began on…

  3. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 05V570000 Reported 30,995 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  4. Steering

    NHTSA 05V543000 Reported 241 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    On certain trucks equipped with the bendix electronic stability control (esp) system, the system uses multiple sensors and an electronic control unit (ECU) to control vehicle under steer, over-steer, and rollover situations. The system relies on vehicle sensors to be functioning and aligned properly. The steering angle sensor has the…

    Remedy: Because of the immediate and substantial risk, kenworth and peterbilt dealers will first deactivate the yaw control feature of the bendix esp system preventing inadvertent esp activation. When parts are available, the…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2006 Peterbilt 387. 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 387 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Peterbilt 387 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1998 Peterbilt 38710
1999 Peterbilt 38770
2000 Peterbilt 38770
2001 Peterbilt 38722
2002 Peterbilt 38720
2003 Peterbilt 38720
2004 Peterbilt 38731
2005 Peterbilt 38742
2006 Peterbilt 38740
2007 Peterbilt 38760
2008 Peterbilt 387144
2009 Peterbilt 38792
2010 Peterbilt 38760
2011 Peterbilt 38760
2012 Peterbilt 38730
2013 Peterbilt 38720
2014 Peterbilt 38720
2015 Peterbilt 38720
2016 Peterbilt 38720

Checking a specific 2006 Peterbilt 387

How do I know if my 2006 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2006 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 05V543000).

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.