Peterbilt 378 recalls and problems
21 recalls and 2 owner complaints for 17 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
21
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Most reported Peterbilt 378 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 |
All Peterbilt 378 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. |
| 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-543 | Nov 29, 2005 | 2005–2006 | Steering | On certain trucks equipped with the bendix electronic stability control (Esp) system, the system uses multiple sensors and an electronic control unit (Ecu) to control vehicle under steer, over-steer, and rollover… |
| 05V-189 | Apr 28, 2005 | 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-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-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 378?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 Peterbilt 378 has the most reports (1). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 378 have?
NHTSA lists 21 safety recalls covering Peterbilt 378 model years 2000–2016.
What are the most common Peterbilt 378 problems?
Owners report service brakes, air, engine and engine cooling problems most often.