1987 Peterbilt PETERBILT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
0 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1987 model year. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
No owner complaints are recorded for this selection. A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
No usable records for this chart.
| Category | Count |
|---|
No records.
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
No usable records for this chart.
| Category | Count |
|---|
No records.
Pattern summary
There is not enough complaint evidence to summarize patterns.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
87V189000 · Suspension:Multiple Axle
Reported: 1987-12-14 (December 14, 1987)
TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT REAR INNER WHEEL BEARINGS WHICH COULD DAMAGE THE BEARING AXLE SPINDLE.
Consequence: PREMATURE FAILURE OF SPINDLE MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULDRESULT IN WHEEL AND TIRE SEPARATION FROM THE VEHICLE; STEERING CONTROL MAY BELOST AND A CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy: REPLACE REAR BEARINGS AND AXLE SPINDLE AS NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign record ↗88V020000 · Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:Connection
Reported: 1988-02-19 (February 19, 1988)
PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLTS MAY BE OVERTIGHTENED OR MISSING.
Consequence: PITMAN ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR CAUSINGLOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy: REPLACE PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLT.
NHTSA campaign record ↗89V008000 · Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
Reported: 1989-01-17 (January 17, 1989)
RETRACTOR HOUSING ON SEAT BELT MAY INTERFERE WITH THE SEAT CUSHION.
Consequence: IF SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED TO LOCK IN AN EMERGENCY,DRIVER MAY NOT BE RETAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.
Remedy: INSTALL A SPACER TO ELIMINATE ANY INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE SEAT CUSHION AND THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR HOUSING.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
0 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 1989 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7% | 480.0% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Tires | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 515871VEHICLE LOST REAR DUAL TIRES ON TRAILER, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT) | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 729692THERE WERE AT LEAST THREE DIFFERENT SEMI TRACTORS FROM THIS DEALERSHIP THAT HAD STEER TIRE BLOW OUTS. THIS TIRE WAS SENT TO BRIDGESTONE FOR ANALYSIS ( CORP. OFFICES IN TENN.) . BRIDGESTONES REPLY WAS THAT THE DRIVER HAD TO HAVE DROVE OVER SOMETHING SHARP TO CAUSE THE BLOW OUT. A TIRE DEALER IN SIOUX FALLS,SD. WHO SELLS BRIDGESTONE TRUCK TIRES TOLD ME THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME HE HAD SEEN A "TIRE SEPERATION" LIKE THIS WHERE THE TREAD PEALED OFF FROM THE CASING. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE TIRE IF YOU WOULD LIKE PRINTS PLEASE CALL (605)627-9394 .… | 150.0%ODI 10244817DRIVER OF 2000 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TRAILER. *NJ OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0340-89. *JB | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 120.0%ODI 609863BATTERY CABLES RUBBING FRAME AND TRANS EXTERNAL FILTER CAUSED DRAW AND SUPER HEATING OF WIRES RESULTED IN FIRE. MJS | 133.3%ODI 609864BATTERY CABLES RUBBING FRAME AND TRANS EXTERNAL FILTER CAUSED DRAW AND SUPER HEATING OF WIRES AND ALMOST RESULTED IN FIRE. MJS | 250.0%ODI 547578BATTERY CABLES RUBBING FRAME AND TRANS EXTERNAL FILTER CAUSED DRAW AND SUPER HEATING OF WIRES AND ALMOST RESULTED IN FIRE. MJS | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10024570 · 300,000 miCONSUMER STATES VEHICLE'S LEFT AXLE SNAPPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 557981WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT FRONT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE AXLE AND ROLLED ONTO THE INSIDE BEEM, DUE TO POSSIBLE WHEEL LUG NUT FAILURE OR AXLE FAILURE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 233.3%ODI 10127277 · 205,722 miDT: CALLER SAID A TIRE BLEW OUT AND DAMAGED THE VEHICLE. DEALER SAID THERE WAS A RECALL. CALLER DID NOT HAVE THE RECALL NUMBER. MANUFACTURER SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE CONTACT'S NAME AT THE MANUFACTURER WAS WINIFRED BISHOP, AND THE FILE # 05020037. THE PHONE NUMBER FOR THE CLAIM SERVICE FOR THE MANUFACTURER IS [phone removed]. MANUFACTURER 'S PHONE NUMBER IS [phone removed] EXT. CALLER BOUGHT VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE PARTY.*AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 558662THE RECAPPED MICHELIN (385/65R22,5 XYZ 15R22,5 OR18) TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHICH RESULTED IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT THAT LED TO INJURY. FIRE FROM FUEL LEAKAGE AS A RESULT OF CRASH, DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLE FROM DEBRIS. (GREENFIELD POLICE DEPT. REPORTED INCIDENT) *MJS | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 125.0%ODI 549734WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOST ALL ENGINE POWER INCLUDED POWER STEERING, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE LOAD SHIFTED AND THE VEHICLE OVERTURNED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1100.0%ODI 502634BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)*SD | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 833080WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL START VIBRATING AND SHAKING REAL HARD. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE SAME THING HAPPENS, AND THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHENEVER CONSUMER HITS A BUMP CAN HEAR THE KNOCKING NOISE. CONSUMER STATES SOME PART'S FROM THE SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE COMING OFF, AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SIX TIMES FOR REPAIRS. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 116.7%ODI 100937481994 PETERBILT DUMP TRUCK. ELECTRICAL SHORT NEAR STARTER MOTOR. FIRE OCCURRED WHILE PARKED. *NM | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No usable records for this analysis. | ||||
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2001: 1 complaints · 2003: 1 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component |
|---|
| No usable records for this analysis. |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.