1999–2000 Peterbilt 387 Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS
NHTSA campaign 00V185000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Jul 6, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE SIDE FAIRING HINGE BAR AND MOUNTS CAN DETACH FROM THE FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE HINGE BAR CAN ROTATE AND SEPARATE FROM THE FAIRING, ALLOWING THE HINGE BAR ASSEMBLY TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL NUT PLATE AND IF THE BRACKET IS CRACKED, THE FUEL TANK STRAP WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW STRAP AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 14, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
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Other campaigns involving Peterbilt vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V185000 (manufacturer number 600-F). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.