# Recalls that may apply to the 1999 Peterbilt 385 A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. ## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19 - [03V125000](/recalls/nhtsa/03V125000.md), 2003-04-01: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB. ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON\-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY. Built 1998\-10\-13 to 2002\-03\-26. - [02V037003](/recalls/nhtsa/02V037003.md), 2002-07-15: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN ARVINMERITOR AND DANA AXLES. PETERBILT WILL RECALL 1,434 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 1999, TO MAY 14, 2000, AND FROM JULY 22 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. KENWORTH WILL RECALL 859 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 1999, TO MAY 23, 2000, AND FROM JULY 27, 2000, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND KENNWORTH WILL RECALL AN ADDITIONAL 4,151 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DANA AXLES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23 TO DECEMBER 6, 1999, AND FROM MAY 23 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS. Built 1999\-12\-11 to 2000\-09\-30. - [01V140006](/recalls/nhtsa/01V140006.md), 2001-08-28: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS. Built 1999\-06\-14 to 1999\-12\-10. - [01V179000](/recalls/nhtsa/01V179000.md), 2001-06-05: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A CHANGE IN THE INTERNAL LINKAGE OF CERTAIN CAB DOORS HAS CREATED A POSSIBLE BINDING CONDITION. Built 1999\-04\-12 to 2001\-06\-04. - [01V054000](/recalls/nhtsa/01V054000.md), 2001-02-22: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 7 AND CLASS 8 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEM," AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." SOME FASTENERS USED TO ATTACH THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR BRACKET TO THE CAB STRUCTURE WERE OMITTED DURING PRODUCTION. Built 1996\-01\-01 to 2001\-01\-31. - [00V246102](/recalls/nhtsa/00V246102.md), 2000-09-13: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS. Built 1999\-07\-05 to 1999\-10\-31. - [99V181001](/recalls/nhtsa/99V181001.md), 1999-07-09: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS. Built 1998\-12\-01 to 1999\-06\-24. ## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19 - [2001175](/recalls/tc/2001175.md), 2001-06-11: Structure. On certain vehicles, a change in the internal linkage of cab doors has created a possible binding condition. If the linkage binds, full engagement of the door latch may not occur, allowing the door to open inadvertently. Correction: Dealers will modify the door linkage to correct the potential of binding. - [2001102](/recalls/tc/2001102.md), 2001-05-17: Seats And Restraints. Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 210 \- Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." Some fasteners used to attach the shoulder belt anchor bracket to the cab structure were omitted during production. In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt anchorage may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install adddtional huck fasteners in the shoulder belt anchor brackets. - [2000198](/recalls/tc/2000198.md), 2000-09-15: Steering. On certain vehicles, the TRW ball sockets model 20\-EDL used on certain ArvinMeritor and Eaton axle tie rods as well as certain TRW draglinks may wear out prematurely due to improper case depth and/or hardness of the ball\-socket bearing. Premature wear can result in separation of the ball from the socket and loss of steering control. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and replacement parts installed where necessary. ## Check a VIN - [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng) Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. JSON: [/v1/vehicles/1999_peterbilt_385/recalls](/v1/vehicles/1999_peterbilt_385/recalls) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%201999%20Peterbilt%20385&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fmakes%2Fpeterbilt%2F385%2F1999%2Frecalls&vehicle=1999%20Peterbilt%20385)