Peterbilt 357 recalls and problems
25 recalls and 19 owner complaints for 17 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
25
Complaints
19
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
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Most reported Peterbilt 357 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 7 | |
| Suspension | 6 | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 6 |
All Peterbilt 357 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V-132 | Mar 6, 2015 | 2006–2016 | Tires, Equipment | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016. |
| 13V-593 | Nov 25, 2013 | 2004–2013 | Equipment | Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles… |
| 10V-634 | Dec 13, 2010 | 2007–2008 | Power Train | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from february 2, 2006 through april 30, 2007. |
| 08V-104 | Mar 10, 2008 | 2007–2009 | Trailer Hitches | Paccar is recalling 318 my 2007-2009 kenworth t800, w900, and peterbilt 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, and 389 trucks equipped with premier trailer hitch assemblies. |
| 08V-099 | Mar 4, 2008 | 2005–2007 | Service Brakes, Air | Paccar is recalling 130 my 2005-2007 kenworth c500, t800, w900, and peterbilt models 357 and 379 tractor trailers equipped with fabco slack adjusters on sisu axles. |
| 07V-287 | Jul 5, 2007 | 2008 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain trucks built with cummins ism c876 engines, the electronic control module fails to recognize inputs of the vehicle electronic control unit or from a driver actuated dash switch thereby increasing the risk of… |
| 07V-276 | Jun 27, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Parking Brake | Certain trucks equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves. |
| 07V-132 | Mar 22, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Power Train | On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time. |
| 07V-044 | Feb 12, 2007 | 2003–2006 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain non-ABS equipped trucks, an air hose between the tractor protection valve and the back of the cab bulkhead was omitted. |
| 06V-490 | Dec 21, 2006 | 2007–2008 | Suspension | On some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failure. |
| 06V-391 | Oct 13, 2006 | 2006 | Power Train | On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle. |
| 05V-570 | Dec 22, 2005 | 2004–2006 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly. |
| 05V-189 | Apr 28, 2005 | 2004–2005 | Suspension | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. |
| 03V-410 | Oct 20, 2003 | 2003 | Steering | On certain trucks equipped with dana spicer integral knuckle and steer arm assemblies, the steer axle assemblies may have a longitudinal crack in the steer arm. |
| 03V-288 | Aug 6, 2003 | 2003 | Power Train | On certain heavy duty trucks, the locking tab that locks the outer spindle nut onto the spindle was not engaged or properly bent over. |
| 03V-168 | May 5, 2003 | 2003 | Trailer Hitches | On certain trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions. |
| 03V-125 | Apr 1, 2003 | 2000–2002 | Suspension | 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. |
| 02V-241 | Sep 10, 2002 | 2002 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain vehicles equipped with bendix tc-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings. |
| 02V-037 | Jul 15, 2002 | 2000 | Steering | Heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles. |
| 02V-018 | Jan 15, 2002 | 2001 | Service Brakes, Air | 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. |
| 01V-140 | Aug 28, 2001 | 2000 | Steering | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. |
| 01V-179 | Jun 5, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. |
| 01V-167 | May 17, 2001 | 2000 | Suspension | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 series and 800 series suspension kits. |
| 01V-066 | Mar 7, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Steering | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. |
| 01V-054 | Feb 22, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: class 7 and class 8 vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Peterbilt 357?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Peterbilt 357 has the most reports (19). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 357 have?
NHTSA lists 25 safety recalls covering Peterbilt 357 model years 2000–2016.
What are the most common Peterbilt 357 problems?
Owners report steering, suspension, service brakes, air problems most often.