1979 PETERBILT PETERBILT
3 recalls, 2 complaints
82V034000 Apr 14, 1982
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Defect Description
IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE LCF THROTTLE ROD BELL CRANK TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE RADIATOR SEAL. THIS CAN RESULT IN REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND/OR THROTTLE RETURN.
Remedy
DEALER WILL MODIFY THE DRIVER SIDE RADIATOR SEAL TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF INTERFERENCE WITH THE THROTTLE ROD BELL CRANK.
80V034000 Mar 25, 1980
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SOME VEHICLES CONTAIN LENSES THAT FADE FROM AMBER TO CLEAR AFTER EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME. THIS FADING DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT".
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE LENSES OR OWNER MAY PICK UP REPLACEMENT LENSES FROM THE DEALER FOR SELF-INSTALLATION.
79V150000 Jun 14, 1979
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
SOME TRUCKS WITH 36" OR 63" SLEEPER BOXES MAY HAVE A PROBLEM IN THAT THE LATCH MECHANISM ON THE SLEEPER DOOR MAY NOT BE ADJUSTED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS MISADJUSTMENT COULD ALLOW THE DOOR TO VIBRATE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE LATCH TO BECOME SO WORN THAT IT MAY COME OPEN, EVEN UNDER MINOR ROAD VIBRATION... Read more
Remedy
DEALER WILL ADJUST SLEEPER DOOR LATCH WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Mar 28, 2007
Incident date: Mar 12, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 1979 PETERBUILT 359 THREE AXLE HEAVY TRUCK SIDEWALLS TIRES BLEW OUT. HE HAD THREE BLOW OUTS WHILE DRIVING AT 40-60 MPH. THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE HAD BLOW OUTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DEALERSHIP INFORMED HIM THAT THE SIDEWALL WAS S... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 31, 1998
Incident date: Dec 9, 1997
FRAGMENTS FROM UNDER CARRIAGE BROKE FREE AND DAMAGED VEHICLE.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, PETERBILT PETERBILT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE87036
Opened: Jul 1, 1987 , Closed: Dec 15, 1987
REAR INNER WHEEL BEARINGS
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:ON MAY 22, 1987, PETERBILTINITIATED A FIELD REPAIR PROGRAM FOR INSPECTION OF 577 VEHICLES SUSPECTEDOF HAVING INSTALLED ONE OR MORE INCORRECT REAR WHEEL BEARINGS.BASED ONREVIEW OF REPAIR RECORDS FOR 156 VEHICLES INSPECTED AS OF OCTOBER 31, 1987,AND INFORMATION... Read more
PETERBILT PETERBILT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PETERBILT PETERBILT across all model years (1967, 1999).
93
Total Recalls
46
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
5
Reported Crashes
10
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
PETERBILT PETERBILT - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
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| 2003 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1995 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1988 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1979 (current) | 3 | 2 | |
| 1978 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 1976 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |