1987 PETERBILT 379
2 recalls, 0 complaints - 6 TSBs
88V047000 Apr 1, 1988
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Defect Description
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRIVE LINKAGE COULD LOCKUP AND CAUSE WIPERS TO STOP.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD IMPAIR THE DRIVERS VISION AND AVEHICLE CRASH MAY RESULT.
Remedy
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRIVE LINKAGE WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL VEHICLES.
87V116000 Jul 28, 1987
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
Defect Description
FRAME BRACKET WHICH SUPPORTS THE REAR OF THE FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION SPRING MAY FAIL.
Consequence
SUSPENSION AND AXLE COULD SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE WHICHCOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE STANDARD BRACKET WITH BRACKET INTENDED FOR OFF HIGHWAY SEVERE SERVICE.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 PETERBILT 379
6 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC | 1 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
34-066
Jun 10, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs.
34-077
Apr 8, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
34-077
Apr 8, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
13-049
Jan 4, 2019
118000 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
Jul 23, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information - Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software
604
Apr 7, 2004
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
AIR DISC BRAKES FOR MODEL 379-FAMILY VEHICLES. PETERBILT. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, PETERBILT 379
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE09002
Opened: Jan 5, 2009 , Closed: May 29, 2009
HORTON FAN HUB FAILURES
THERE ARE 84,573 SUBJECT AND PEER (KENWORTH) VEHICLES.SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2008 PACCAR TRUCKS BUILT WITH A HORTON FAN HUB ASSEMBLY.THE EA WILL INCLUDE PEER VEHICLES (KENWORTH'S WITH HORTON FAN HUBS) IN THE SUBJECT POPULATION.THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 1,645 WARRANTY CLAIMS ON THE C... Read more
PETERBILT 379 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PETERBILT 379 across all model years (1987, 2016).
80
Total Recalls
76
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
13
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
PETERBILT 379 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 9 | 7 | View |
| 2006 | 7 | 2 | View |
| 2005 | 6 | 7 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 3 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 9 | View |
| 2000 | 6 | 18 | View |
| 1999 | 6 | 6 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1987 (current) | 2 | 0 |