2000 PETERBILT 379
6 recalls, 18 complaints - 14 TSBs
03V125000 Apr 1, 2003
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FRONT AXLE HUBS. NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 16, 2003. THE MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED US THAT PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITH A REASON... Read more
02V037003 Jul 15, 2002
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN ARVINMERITOR AND DANA AXLES. PETERBILT WILL RECALL 1,434 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 1999, TO MAY 14, 2000, AND FROM JULY 22 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. KENWORTH WILL RECALL 859 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WI... Read more
Consequence
THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTA... Read more
01V140006 Aug 28, 2001
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
Consequence
THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 24, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CO... Read more
01V179000 Jun 5, 2001
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A CHANGE IN THE INTERNAL LINKAGE OF CERTAIN CAB DOORS HAS CREATED A POSSIBLE BINDING CONDITION.
Consequence
IF THE LINKAGE BINDS, FULL ENGAGEMENT OF THE DOOR LATCH MAY NOT OCCUR, ALLOWING THE DOOR TO OPEN INADVERTENTLY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE DOOR LINKAGE TO CORRECT THE POTENTIAL OF BINDING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-... Read more
01V167001 May 17, 2001
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS 1000 SERIES AND 800 SERIES SUSPENSION KITS. THESE SUSPENSION KITS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION OF THE WELD ATTACHING THE TORQUE ROD EYE TO THE TORQUE ROD TUBE.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE WELD COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE EYE AND TUBE, CAUSING A LOCK OF AXLE RETENTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL CHALMERS FIXED TORQUE RODS ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-400... Read more
01V066000 Mar 7, 2001
STEERING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE BOLTS USED TO SECURE THE STEERING SHAFT CAN FAIL.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4000.
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 3 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Jul 21, 2010
Incident date: Jun 2, 2010
2000 PETERBILT 379 UTILITY TRAILER WHEEL BEARING CAUGHT ON FIRE. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0205-89)*JB UPDATED 08/05/10 *BF UPDATED 9/1/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE BEARINGS WENT DRY AND STARTED A GREASE FIRE, NOT THE TIRES. UPDATED 09/1/410
Fire
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Mar 18, 2004
THE WELD BETWEEN THE SHAFT HOUSING AND AIR CHAMBER ARM WAS BREAKING. *PH *LA
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Oct 29, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH S CAM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED ON THE TRI AXLE TRUCK. *MR THE PROBLEM WAS COMMON IN OTHER TRUCKS WITH LARGE ENGINES SUCH AS 600 HP AND DANA SPICER DUAL REAR AXLE CONFIGURATION. *SCC *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Oct 22, 2003
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S BRAKING SYSTEM OPERATED POORLY. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ALL FOUR REAR WHEEL BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE CRACKED. ELEVEN FAILURES WERE REPORTED WITH THE DEALER WITHIN 22 MONTHS. THE WRITER, JOHN REED DAVIS, A LICENSED PROFE... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
May 14, 2002
POWER STEERING BRACKET BROKE AND WAS REPLACED AT 183467, IT IS BEING REPLACED AGAIN AT 393927, CONSUMER STATES THE BRACKET BROKE AT THE TOP MOUNTING HOLE, CONSUMER FEELS A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED REGARDING THIS PROBLEM INSTEAD OF A SERVICE BULLETIN. *SLC
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Feb 13, 2002
Incident date: Dec 20, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND GOING OVER A POT HOLE IN THE PAVEMENT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR UNEXPECTEDLY OPENED. THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. NLM
STEERING
Nov 29, 2001
Incident date: Nov 15, 2001
VEHICLE IS LEANING TOO MUCH TO THE LEFT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER AND SEVERAL INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS, AND NO ONE CAN CORRECT THE PROBLEM, ASKING NHTSA TO ASSIST ON THIS ISSUE.*AK. SEVERAL MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE STEER TIRES WERE WORN, THE STEER AXLE WHEEL BEARING WAS BROKEN AND THE RIGH... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Nov 29, 2001
Incident date: Nov 15, 2001
VEHICLE IS LEANING TOO MUCH TO THE LEFT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER AND SEVERAL INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS, AND NO ONE CAN CORRECT THE PROBLEM, ASKING NHTSA TO ASSIST ON THIS ISSUE.*AK. SEVERAL MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE STEER TIRES WERE WORN, THE STEER AXLE WHEEL BEARING WAS BROKEN AND THE RIGH... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 29, 2001
Incident date: Nov 15, 2001
VEHICLE IS LEANING TOO MUCH TO THE LEFT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER AND SEVERAL INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS, AND NO ONE CAN CORRECT THE PROBLEM, ASKING NHTSA TO ASSIST ON THIS ISSUE.*AK. SEVERAL MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE STEER TIRES WERE WORN, THE STEER AXLE WHEEL BEARING WAS BROKEN AND THE RIGH... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Nov 29, 2001
Incident date: Nov 15, 2001
VEHICLE IS LEANING TOO MUCH TO THE LEFT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER AND SEVERAL INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS, AND NO ONE CAN CORRECT THE PROBLEM, ASKING NHTSA TO ASSIST ON THIS ISSUE.*AK. SEVERAL MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE STEER TIRES WERE WORN, THE STEER AXLE WHEEL BEARING WAS BROKEN AND THE RIGH... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Nov 29, 2001
Incident date: Nov 28, 2001
VEHICLE IS LEANING TOO MUCH TO THE LEFT. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Oct 15, 2001
POWER STEERING BRACKET BROKE AND WAS REPLACED AT 183467, IT IS BEING REPLACED AGAIN AT 393927, CONSUMER STATES THE BRACKET BROKE AT THE TOP MOUNTING HOLE, CONSUMER FEELS A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED REGARDING THIS PROBLEM INSTEAD OF A SERVICE BULLETIN. *SLC
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Oct 15, 2001
POWER STEERING RESERVOIR MOUNTING BRACKET BROKE, OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED AND THAT A REPLACEMENT BRACKET WOULD BE INSTALLED IF THE EXISTING BRACKET WAS CRACKING, CONSUMER SUGGESTS AN ANGLE TYPE BRACKET BE FABRICATED AND BOLTED TO THE EXISTING RESERVOIR BRACKET, THEN BOLT... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 6, 2001
FRONT DOORS UNLATCH WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE BY THE DEALER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, ALSO AN AIR RIDE WAS INSTALLED FOR THE CAB, BUT IT'S BEGINNING TO BUCKLE NEAR THE AIR CLEANER. *SLC
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Feb 6, 2001
FRONT DOORS UNLATCH WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE BY THE DEALER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, ALSO AN AIR RIDE WAS INSTALLED FOR THE CAB, BUT IT'S BEGINNING TO BUCKLE NEAR THE AIR CLEANER. *SLC
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Feb 6, 2001
FRONT DOORS WILL UNLATCH CAUSING THEM TO OPEN COMPLETELY, DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *SLC
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Feb 6, 2001
FRONT DOORS UNLATCH WHILE TRAVELING OVER UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES, DEALER HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN FIXING PROBLEM. *SLC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 9, 2000
Incident date: Jan 25, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY A TRUCK PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. CONSUMER SLAMMED ON BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED INTO GEAR. CONTACTED DEALER. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 PETERBILT 379
14 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 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 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
02-160
Feb 10, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160
Feb 10, 2021
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160
Feb 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
02-160
Feb 10, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Information Only a?? Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
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).
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 (current) | 6 | 18 | |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | View |