1996 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL
0 recalls, 3 complaints - 10 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Jun 7, 2004
Incident date: Jan 21, 2003
NAR 03/13/2003 THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WESTBOUND ON OHIO THE TURNPIKE WHEN HIS DRIVE SHAFT BROKE OFF, STRIKING AND PUNCTURING HIS FUEL TANK. XPRESS TOWING REMOVED THE TRACTOR BECAUSE OF THE LEAKAGE OF OIL AND FUEL TO THE ROAD WAYS. *CB *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Apr 2, 1998
Incident date: Oct 20, 1997
FUEL STRAPS ON THE FUEL TANK BROKE CAUSING FUEL LEAK. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
WHEELS
Oct 3, 1997
WHEELS CAME OFF TRAILER, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL
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 |
| 114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 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
RN-413-1
Jun 4, 2013
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
PETERBILT: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN TRUCKS, WITH CUMMINS ENGINE, HAVE EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER TO AFTER TREATMENT COMPONENTS AND NEED TO SWITCH THE FUSES FROM 5 AMP TO 10 AMP. MODELS 320, 587, CONVENTIONAL.
PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL across all model years (1973, 1975).
6
Total Recalls
10
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths