We operate 6 brand new peterbilt 388 car haulers. Every truck randomly blows drive inside tire. Once tire blows it can blow adjacent tire. So far we had about 20 blow out in 2 month time. Only solution so far we found was to reroute exhaust pipe to the side and replace tires to all position tires. No reimbursement from peterbilt. Called every possible number, but no response. This is a factory defect and exhaust causes inside tire to overheat and cause blow out. Tires blow every 1000-3000 miles. We have spend over 30,000$ on road calls and tire replacement so far.
2014 Peterbilt 388 tires problems
12 complaints (71% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 122,000. 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 71%
- typical mileage
- 122,000
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Peterbilt 388 tires problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2014 Peterbilt 388 tires
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Tires
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Peterbilt 340, 2010, 2012, and 2015-2016 Peterbilt 337, 2010 Peterbilt 335, 2011-2016 Peterbilt 348, 2009 and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 365, 2009 and 2012-2013 Peterbilt 386, 2009-2015 Peterbilt 388, 2015-2016 Peterbilt 389, and 2015 Peterbilt 567 auto hauler vehicles. The affected trucks are equipped with Michelin 295/60R22.5 XZA-2 front tires that have a speed rating less than the vehicle is governed to.
- Risk
- Higher vehicle speeds and other factors such as tire load and road temperatures may result in premature tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine's vehicle speed parameters to limit the maximum vehicle speed to the tire speed rating, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 1115P.
Recall number 15V740000 · Recall details
What 2014 Peterbilt 388 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
We operate 6 brand new peterbilt 388 car haulers. Every truck randomly blows drive inside tire. Once tire blows it can blow adjacent tire. So far we had about 20 blow out in 2 month time. Only solution so far we found was to reroute exhaust pipe to the side and replace tires to all position tires. No reimbursement from peterbilt. Called every possible number, but no response. This is a factory defect and exhaust causes inside tire to overheat and cause blow out. Tires blow every 1000-3000 miles. We have spend over 30,000$ on road calls and tire replacement so far.
2014 peterbilt 388 car hauler traveling at low speed 25 at work zone. Passenger side tire blew. Only wheel tire and couple wires destroyed this time. Cost my company $1000 towing, new wheel $350, new tires $800... And couple thousand more on other items. Truck was about 76000 pounds. Front axel was 11800.
2014 peterbilt 388 car hauler. Passenger side 2014 michelin xza 275/70/r22.5 blew up. Truck lost power hood was ripped apart. Wheel, door, hood, electrical, air intake destroyed. Waiting for insurance to cover any damage. So far have spend over 20,000$ plus road service. Truck was traveling 73 MPH front weight 11200. Tire had around 18000 miles.
Front michelin xza 2 tire blew. It was replaced 7/15/2014 at 130,673. Tire had less then 35,000 on it. Truck was damaged wheel destroyed. Hood damaged, bumper damaged. Road service replaced 1 tire and wheel paid $1500 tire size 275/70/22.5
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 peterbilt 388 tractor, equipped with michelin xz4 tires, size 275/70/22 1/2 (na). While driving approximately 67 MPH, the front passenger side tire exploded and damaged the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed back to the lot. The tire failure was not diagnosed, but the tires were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The dot number was unknown. The approximate tractor failure mileage was 122,000 and the tire failure mileage was 45,000.
Multiple tire failures on 2014 peterbilt trucks with michelin tires.
Steer tire failures on multiple 2014 peterbilt trucks with michelin tires.
Steer tire failures on multiple 2013 and 2014 peterbilt 388 trucks with michelin tires.
Steer tire failures on multiple 2013 and 2014 peterbilt 388 trucks with michelin tires.
Questions about the 2014 Peterbilt 388 tires
Does the 2014 Peterbilt 388 have tires problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the tires of the 2014 Peterbilt 388, 71% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2014 Peterbilt 388 tires problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 122,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Peterbilt 388 tires?
Yes, 1 recall: 15V740000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
Other 2014 Peterbilt 388 problems
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