1996 PETERBILT 379
1 recalls, 2 complaints - 10 TSBs
97V196003 Nov 24, 1997
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.
Consequence
CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 7, 2002
Incident date: Dec 5, 2001
BRIDGESTONE, BSR 25, DOT UNKNOWN, 11R245, REPLACEMENT TIRE WITH 10,000 MILES ON A 1996, PETERBUILT, 379. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT LEFT TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, NO TREAD WAS LEFT ON TIRE.*AK
TIRES
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Aug 20, 1996
BRIDGESTONE TIRE SEPARATION.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 PETERBILT 379
10 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC | 1 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
32-015
Jun 8, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplet
11-001
May 29, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
32-016
Mar 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
01-075
Nov 6, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
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).
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Total Recalls
76
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
13
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
PETERBILT 379 - Year by Year
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| 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 (current) | 1 | 2 | |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 | View |