Does the 1978 Peterbilt 352 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1978 Peterbilt 352 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Peterbilt dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Peterbilt 352?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1978 Peterbilt 352 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1978 Peterbilt 352. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Peterbilt been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Peterbilt dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1978 Peterbilt 352 recalls, newest first

November 13, 1980NHTSA 80V149000258 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Summary: The steering drag link on some of the involved trucks may have been damaged due to contact with the TRW integral power steering gear. Repeated contact can lead to separation of the drag link.
Remedy: All involved vehicles will have the drag link replaced to eliminate contact with the steering gear box. This will be done without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1978 Peterbilt 352 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Peterbilt 352 years

Other 1978 Peterbilt models

Questions

Does the 1978 Peterbilt 352 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1978 Peterbilt 352 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Peterbilt dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Peterbilt 352?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.