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VIN 1XP7DB9X91D546898 — 2001 Peterbilt 387

Recorded with C E & W Enterprises Inc · USDOT 361484

1 recall apply

Vehicle identity

VIN1XP7DB9X91D546898
Model year2001
MakePeterbilt
Model387
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateNC VV9744 (North Carolina)
Inspection window2025-06-03 to 2026-05-28

Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history

These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-05-281XP7DB9X91D546898NC VV9744C E & W ENTERPRISES INC · USDOT 361484

Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.

Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle

C E & W Enterprises Inc Active

USDOT
361484
MC
250374
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Staley, NC
Power units
7
Drivers
8
Inspections (24 mo)
34
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Vehicle OOS rate
9.1%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-28). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1XP7DB9X91D546898
Year/Make
2001 Peterbilt
Inspections
4
Open recalls
1

What this means

1XP7DB9X91D546898 is a 2001 Peterbilt 387 operated by C E & W Enterprises Inc (USDOT 361484). License plate on its inspection records: NC VV9744. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.

What this VIN is

2001 Peterbilt 387 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XP7DB9X91D546898. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: 3406/C15/C16 engine. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-06-03 and 2026-05-28. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-28) was in North Carolina, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by C E & W Enterprises Inc (USDOT 361484) from 2025-06-03 to 2026-05-28 — 4 inspections, none out of service.

Recalls & owner complaints

1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2001 Peterbilt 387 platform. The most recent, 02V018001, concerns on certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these v… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model387
Model Year2001
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck-Tractor
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier
ManufacturerPETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityDENTON
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateTEXAS
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine Model3406/C15/C16
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance2! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by C E & W ENTERPRISES INC (DOT 361484)2025-06-03 → 2026-05-28
4 inspections · 0 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in North Carolina · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate NC VV9744
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by C E & W Enterprises Inc
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
NHTSA Campaign
02V018001

Issue: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PNEUMATIC ANITLOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) VALVE PACKAGES, THE ASSEMBLY BOLTS ON THESE VALVE PACKAGES WERE NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.

Risk: BOLTS TORQUED BELOW SPECIFICATION WILL NOT RELIABLY PREVENT AIR LEAKAGE AT THE AFFECTED ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS ONCE THE COMPONENT BEGINS NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. IF AIR LEAKS DEVELOP AT ANY OF THE ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS, BRA

Fix: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABL

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1XP7DB9X91D546898 decode to?
VIN 1XP7DB9X91D546898 decodes to a 2001 Peterbilt 387 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: 3406/C15/C16.
Does VIN 1XP7DB9X91D546898 have a clean inspection record?
Across 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-06-03 and 2026-05-28, this vehicle was never placed out of service; 2 violations were recorded.
Are there recalls on VIN 1XP7DB9X91D546898?
1 NHTSA recall matches the 2001 Peterbilt 387 make/model/year, summarized above with the defect and remedy. Recalls apply by build range, so enter this exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether it was included and whether the fix was performed.
What license plate is on VIN 1XP7DB9X91D546898?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: NC VV9744 (North Carolina).

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