The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·15V889000·Announced 2015-12-31

Peterbilt 388 Trucks Recalled for Non-Compliant Front Tire and Wheel Setup

PACCAR is recalling 15 Peterbilt 388 trucks because the front tire and wheel combination exceeds legal load ratings, posing a crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a tire may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling 15 model year 2015 Peterbilt 388 vehicles manufactured between January 28, 2014, and February 3, 2014. The affected trucks were built with Michelin MN295/60 R22.5 XZA front tires and 8.25-inch wheels. This specific configuration was certified to a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) that exceeds the maximum 12,350 lbs allowed, causing the vehicles to fail compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120.

The defect presents a safety hazard because if the truck exceeds the load rating on the tire, the tire may suddenly fail, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text, but the potential for sudden tire failure is a significant mechanical risk.

Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 8.25-inch front wheels with 9.00-inch wheels and re-program the maximum vehicle speed to appropriate settings free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PETERBILT 388
Brand
PETERBILT
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
15

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • 388

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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