# Service bulletins for the 2012 Peterbilt 385

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

17 bulletins from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

- [42\-070](/bulletins/11038569.md), 2026-10-17, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Due to supplier constraints, an authorized aftermarket surge tank has been made available.
- [P001](/bulletins/11037541.md), 2026-09-29, Service bulletin: ENGINE. "Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."
- [02\-160](/bulletins/10188550.md), 2021-03-10, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
- [32\-015](/bulletins/10177021.md), 2020-07-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.
- [43\-067](/bulletins/10177019.md), 2020-07-03, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Fix as Fail: For all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with Side\-of\-Cab \(“SOC”\) exhaust and built from 03/6/2006 to 1/20/2020, the clamps that secure the SOC exhaust stacks may not be tightened properly. This may allow the exhaust stack to rotate and contact the cab or sleeper.
- [11\-001](/bulletins/10176033.md), 2020-06-02, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN. Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
- [34\-085](/bulletins/10173212.md), 2020-04-03, Service bulletin: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information Only – Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
- [32\-016](/bulletins/10173205.md), 2020-04-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Information Only: Proper jump\-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
- [34\-085](/bulletins/10172036.md), 2020-03-04, Service bulletin: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion.
- [03\-071](/bulletins/10169787.md), 2020-01-04, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Information Only \- Vehicles built with NAMUX software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer. The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one of the included procedures.
- [01\-075](/bulletins/10168703.md), 2019-12-04, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air\-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
- [TIB43\-062](/bulletins/10165583.md), 2019-10-04, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Information Only – This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board \(CARB\) Periodic Smoke Inspection Program \(PSIP\) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program \(HDVIP\).
- [42\-058](/bulletins/10164375.md), 2019-09-05, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Fix\-As\-Fail: Two separate causes have been identified as root cause of intermittent low coolant indicator illumination.
- [34\-066](/bulletins/10162392.md), 2019-07-08, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information Only \- Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs.
- [34\-077](/bulletins/10159674.md), 2019-05-13, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
- [13\-049](/bulletins/10154733.md), 2019-03-18, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error. Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until Bendix introduces new version.
- [03\-064](/bulletins/10143649.md), 2018-08-13, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information \- Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software

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