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2000 Peterbilt 378 recalls

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

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2000 Peterbilt 378. 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.

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2000 Peterbilt 378 recalls, newest first

April 1, 2003NHTSA 03V125000154 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Hub

Summary
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 reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201 or kenworth 425-828-5440.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 5, 2001NHTSA 01V17900052,500 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary
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 1-940-591-4000.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 17, 2001NHTSA 01V167001390 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension

Summary
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 1-940-591-4000 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5000.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 7, 2001NHTSA 01V0660001,755 vehicles potentially affected

Steering

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 22, 2001NHTSA 01V0540006,623 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary
Vehicle description: class 7 and class 8 vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 207, "seating system," and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." some fasteners used to attach the shoulder belt anchor bracket to the cab structure were omitted during production.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt anchorage may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will add the necessary fasteners. Owner notification began March 19, 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2000 Peterbilt 378 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2000 Peterbilt 378 have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, latches/locks/linkages, steering, seat belts. 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 2000 Peterbilt 378 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 2000 Peterbilt 378?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.