2008 Peterbilt 365 recalls
18 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2008 Peterbilt 365. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Apr 6, 2020Crash risk2008–2020 Kenworth T170, 2008–2020 Kenworth T270, 2008–2020 Kenworth T370 and 20 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."
20V199000 · 461K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- May 26, 2015Fire risk2010–2016 Kenworth T440, 2010–2016 Kenworth T800, 2010–2016 Kenworth W900 and 6 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Kenworth T440, T800, and W900 trucks manufactured August 31, 2009, to April 20, 2015, and 2008-2015 Peterbilt 320, 337, 348, 365, 382, and 384 trucks manufactured July 27, 2007, to April 28, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
15V309000 · 5K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Mar 6, 2015Crash risk2006–2016 Peterbilt 357, 2006–2016 Peterbilt 365, 2006–2016 Peterbilt 367 and 10 other models — Tires
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)."
15V132000 · 213K units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Mar 25, 2014Crash risk2008–2013 Peterbilt 365, 2008–2013 Peterbilt 367, 2008–2013 Peterbilt 388 and 1 other model — Service Brakes
PACCAR, Inc. (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Peterbilt 365, 367, 388, 389 trucks manufactured October 6, 2007, through September 23, 2013. The affected vehicles were built with 16.5" x 7" front drum brakes and Bendix ES-420 brake linings installed on front axles rated to carry between 20,001 and 22,000 lbs GAWR and larger SLR (20.5" to 21.5") tires, however these brake linings are not rated for this configuration. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
14V145000 · 474 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Nov 25, 2013Crash risk2004–2013 Peterbilt 357, 2004–2013 Peterbilt 365, 2004–2013 Peterbilt 367 and 6 other models — Equipment
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."
13V593000 · 561 units · PACCAR Incorporated
- Jul 21, 2011Crash risk2011–2012 Kenworth T660, 2011–2012 Kenworth T700, 2011–2012 Kenworth T800 and 7 other models — Electrical System
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 KENWORTH T660, T700, AND T800 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2010, THROUGH MAY 13, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2008, 2010, AND 2011 PETERBILT 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388 AND 587 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 11, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH PACCAR MX ENGINES AND EATON ULTRASHIFT DM OR ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS (WITHOUT AUTO-NEUTRAL). THE FAST IDLE CONTROL MAY BE ACTIVATED BY THE OPERATOR WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR.
11V380000 · 211 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Feb 23, 2011Fire risk2007–2012 Kenworth T2000, 2007–2012 Kenworth T660, 2007–2012 Kenworth T700 and 12 other models — Fuel System, Other
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 KENWORTH T2000, T660, T700, T800, AND W900, AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 PETERBILT 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, AND 587 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PACCAR MX ENGINES. THE OIL MODULE CENTRIFUGAL SPINNER FILTER CAP IN THE PACCAR MX ENGINE MAY BECOME LOOSE, POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE CAP TO COME OFF AND ENGINE OIL TO PARTIALLY DISCHARGE FROM THE OIL MODULE ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS.
11V127000 · 5K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Jul 2, 2010Crash risk2008–2010 Kenworth C500, 2008–2010 Kenworth T2000, 2008–2010 Kenworth T660 and 9 other models — Steering
PACCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING SHAFTS. THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD AROUND THE STEERING SHAFT TUBE THAT WELDS THE SPLINED TUBE TO THE NON-SPLINED TUBE MAY BE MISLOCATED. MISLOCATION OF THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD MAY ALLOW THE SPLINED TUBE AND NON-SPLINED TUBE TO ROTATE RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER DURING A LOW SPEED, HIGH TORQUE TURN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A SEPARATION OF THE TWO TUBES.
10V308000 · 10K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Sep 23, 2008Crash risk2006–2009 Kenworth T2000, 2006–2009 Kenworth T600, 2006–2009 Kenworth T660 and 10 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
PACCAR IS RECALLING 4,883 MY 2006-2009 KENWORTH T600, T660, T800, W900, T2000 AND MY 2008-2009 PETERBILT 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 AND 389 TRUCKS. INADEQUATE STIFFNESS OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) BRACKET COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE DPF FROM THE CHASSIS.
08V487000 · 5K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Sep 22, 2008Fire risk2008–2009 Kenworth T800, 2008–2009 Kenworth W900, 2008–2009 Peterbilt 365 and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
PACCAR IS RECALLING 263 MY 2008-2009 KENWORTH T800, W900 AND PETERBILT 365 AND 384 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH C7 OR C9 CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET CHECK PLUG MAY BE CRACKED WHICH COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY AND LEAK.
08V486000 · 263 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Mar 10, 2008Crash risk2007–2009 Kenworth T800, 2007–2009 Kenworth W900, 2009 Peterbilt 330 and 10 other models — Trailer Hitches
PACCAR IS RECALLING 318 MY 2007-2009 KENWORTH T800, W900, AND PETERBILT 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, AND 389 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PREMIER TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLIES. THE PINTLE HITCH ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED IN A MANNER RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OF FATIGUE STRENGTH OF THE PIVOT PINS.
08V104000 · 318 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Feb 7, 2008Crash risk2008 Kenworth C500, 2008 Kenworth T2000, 2008 Kenworth T300 and 12 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
PACCAR IS RECALLING 6,169 MY 2008 KENWORTH T300, T660, T800, T2000, W900 AND C500 VEHICLES AND MY 2008-2009 PETERBILT MODELS 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 AND 389 KITS. CERTAIN DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLIES ON THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS." THE ROTOR IN SOME OF THESE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLIES DID NOT RECEIVE THE PROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND MAY BE SOFT.
08V065000 · 6K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Jan 8, 2008Crash risk2008 Kenworth 953, 2008 Kenworth C500, 2008 Kenworth K500 and 18 other models — Service Brakes, Air
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON SYNFLEX ECLIPSE BRAND EXTRUDED NYLON AIR BRAKE HOSE TUBING FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES." THE TUBING WAS MANUFACTURED WITH ONLY FOUR LAYERS OF NYLON MATERIAL, INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED FIVE LAYERS.
08V002000 · 3K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Dec 20, 2007Crash risk2008 Kenworth C500, 2008 Kenworth T2000, 2008 Kenworth T660 and 10 other models — Steering
ON CERTAIN KENWORTH AND PETERBILT HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TAS-85 TRW STEERING GEARS, THE INNER SURFACE OF THE OUTER SECTOR SHAFT TEETH OF THE STEERING GEARS MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT INVOLUTE PROFILE, WHICH MAY LEAD TO CHIPPING AND DAMAGE OF THE GEARING SYSTEM.
07V591000 · 559 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Jul 5, 2007Fire risk2008 Kenworth T800, 2008 Peterbilt 320, 2008 Peterbilt 357 and 4 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISM C876 ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILS TO RECOGNIZE INPUTS OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OR FROM A DRIVER ACTUATED DASH SWITCH THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF UNINTENDED (OR UNEXPECTED) ELEVATED EXHAUST TEMPERATURES.
07V287000 · 618 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Apr 10, 2007Crash risk2007–2008 Kenworth T600, 2007–2008 Kenworth T800, 2007–2008 Kenworth W900 and 4 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON PRIOR TO INITIAL START UP IN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT OR DURING THE FILTER REPLACEMENT IN THE FIELD, A SMALL FLAME WILL IGNITE WHEN THE FUEL IS ADDED TO PRIME THE SYSTEM.
07V153000 · 306 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Mar 22, 2007Crash risk2007–2008 Kenworth T300, 2007–2008 Kenworth T600, 2007–2008 Kenworth T800 and 10 other models — Power Train
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AXLE HOUSINGS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH STEEL THAT WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OVER TIME.
07V132000 · 245 units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Dec 21, 2006Crash risk2007–2008 Peterbilt 330, 2007–2008 Peterbilt 335, 2007–2008 Peterbilt 340 and 10 other models — Suspension
ON SOME PETERBILT TRUCKS, CERTAIN PARTS USED IN THE AIR SUSPENSIONS HAVE A HIGH COPPER CONTENT CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE.
06V490000 · 3K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED