Peterbilt 379 recalls and problems
28 recalls and 37 owner complaints for 17 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
28
Complaints
37
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
6
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Most reported Peterbilt 379 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | |
| Power Train | 6 | |
| Suspension | 6 | |
| Structure | 5 | |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 4 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 |
All Peterbilt 379 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. |
| 09V-019 | Jan 16, 2009 | 2007–2009 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Paccar is recalling 1098 kenworth my 2008 t800, w900, my 2008-2009 t2000 and peterbilt my 2007-2009 379 and 387 trucks equipped with c15 caterpillar diesel engines. |
| 08V-487 | Sep 23, 2008 | 2008–2009 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Paccar is recalling 4,883 my 2006-2009 kenworth t600, t660, t800, w900, t2000 and my 2008-2009 peterbilt 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 389 trucks. |
| 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-153 | Apr 10, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain trucks, if the ignition switch is turned on prior to initial start up in the manufacturing plant or during the filter replacement in the field, a small flame will ignite when the fuel is added to prime the… |
| 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. |
| 07V-033 | Feb 6, 2007 | 2006 | Trailer Hitches | On certain trucks, the fifth wheel king pin release air valve internal spool was installed backwards. |
| 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. |
| 06V-251 | Jul 13, 2006 | 2004–2005 | Equipment | On certain trucks, when using a cummins electronic icon service tool 2.2, an unintended engine start will occur. |
| 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 | 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-343 | Sep 15, 2003 | 2003 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain trucks equipped with meritor 15x4 front brakes and dana e1200 steer axle, the left brake cannot fully apply or it would become stuck and not release. |
| 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. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Peterbilt 379?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Peterbilt 379 has the most reports (12). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 379 have?
NHTSA lists 28 safety recalls covering Peterbilt 379 model years 2000–2016.
What are the most common Peterbilt 379 problems?
Owners report engine and engine cooling, power train, suspension problems most often.