1999 PETERBILT PETERBILT
3 recalls, 5 complaints - 16 TSBs
99V281000 Oct 5, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MERITOR 15X4 BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE INSTALLED ON LIFTABLE/STEERABLE TAG/PUSHER AXLES CONTAINED A SIZE 12 BRAKE CHAMBER INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED SIZE 16 BRAKE CHAMBER.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION WOULD CAUSE DECREASED BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CHAMBERS.
99V087000 Apr 22, 1999
WHEELS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALCOA 984650 24.5 X 8.25 WHEELS. THE AFFECTED WHEELS WERE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO AN OUT OF ROUNDNESS CONDITION CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE TIRE FROM THE WHEEL.
Remedy
TIRES WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE WHEEL TO IDENTIFY THE HEAT LOT NUMBER AND WHEELS WITH THE AFFECTED LOT NUMBER WILL BE REPLACED.
99V055003 Apr 6, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR AIR BRAKE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. SOME OF THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS HAD INSUFFICIENT TORQUE APPLIED TO THE GUIDE PAWL CAP SCREW.
Consequence
WITHOUT SUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE GUIDE PAWL CAP SCREW, THE BRAKES COULD GRADUALLY LOSE ADJUSTMENT, INCREASING THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE ON THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER GUIDE PAWL. IF THERE IS NO TORQUE, THE BRAKES WILL BE ADJUSTED AND THE GUIDE PAWL WILL BE TIGHTENED TO 15-20 FT. LBS.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Oct 4, 2000
WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT FRONT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE AXLE AND ROLLED ONTO THE INSIDE BEEM, DUE TO POSSIBLE WHEEL LUG NUT FAILURE OR AXLE FAILURE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Oct 4, 2000
WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT FRONT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE AXLE AND ROLLED ONTO THE INSIDE BEEM, DUE TO POSSIBLE WHEEL LUG NUT FAILURE OR AXLE FAILURE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
TIRES
Sep 20, 2000
Incident date: May 15, 1999
THERE WERE AT LEAST THREE DIFFERENT SEMI TRACTORS FROM THIS DEALERSHIP THAT HAD STEER TIRE BLOW OUTS. THIS TIRE WAS SENT TO BRIDGESTONE FOR ANALYSIS ( CORP. OFFICES IN TENN.) . BRIDGESTONES REPLY WAS THAT THE DRIVER HAD TO HAVE DROVE OVER SOMETHING SHARP TO CAUSE THE BLOW OUT. A TIRE DEALER IN SIO... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 6, 1999
Incident date: Sep 21, 1998
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL START VIBRATING AND SHAKING REAL HARD. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE SAME THING HAPPENS, AND THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHENEVER CONSUMER HITS A BUMP CAN HEAR THE KNOCKING NOISE. CONSUMER STATES SOME PART'S FRO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jan 6, 1999
Incident date: Sep 21, 1998
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL START VIBRATING AND SHAKING REAL HARD. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE SAME THING HAPPENS, AND THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHENEVER CONSUMER HITS A BUMP CAN HEAR THE KNOCKING NOISE. CONSUMER STATES SOME PART'S FRO... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 PETERBILT PETERBILT
16 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 |
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 |
| 091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 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.
34-077
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
SB-6-14
May 19, 2014
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
PETERBILT: AFTER FUEL TANK HAS BEEN FILLED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON DUE TO A FAULTY CODE IN FUEL OUT OF RANGE IN THE CALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE. *PE
SB-6-14
May 19, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PETERBILT: AFTER FUEL TANK HAS BEEN FILLED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON DUE TO A FAULTY CODE IN FUEL OUT OF RANGE IN THE CALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE. *PE
SB-6-14
May 19, 2014
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
PETERBILT: AFTER FUEL TANK HAS BEEN FILLED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON DUE TO A FAULTY CODE IN FUEL OUT OF RANGE IN THE CALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE. *PE
SB-10-08
Oct 1, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
THIS BULLETIN IS TO NOTIFY DEALERS OF A CUMMINS ENGINE CAMPAIGN THAT UPDATES THE SOFTWARE FOR CERTAIN ISX AND ISM CUMMINS ENGINES BUILT BETWEEN 01/01/07 AND 12/31/07. THIS FOR ENGINES ONLY AND TRUCK BUILD DATES. *PE
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.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1999 (current) | 3 | 5 | |
| 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 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 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 |