1999–2000 Peterbilt 387 Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS
NHTSA campaign 00V017000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Jan 19, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THERE IS AN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL.
The risk
THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED, RESULTING IN GREATER BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT AND/OR DELAYED BRAKE RELEASE.
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DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE PEDAL BRACKET.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 4, 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 00V017000 (manufacturer number 100-A). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.