Peterbilt 379 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
33 recalls found for the Peterbilt 379 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 60 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Peterbilt 379 recalls
- Mar 6, 201515V132000Equipment, tires213,230 vehiclesPeterbilt 357, 365 and 11 more models
The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount.
- Nov 25, 201313V593000Equipment561 vehiclesPeterbilt 357, 365 and 7 more models
The affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag or pusher axle the gross axle weight rating, suitable tire and rim…
- Dec 13, 201010V634000Power train12,873 vehiclesPeterbilt 357, Peterbilt 378 and 11 more models
The bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication…
- Jan 16, 200909V019000Engine and engine cooling1,098 vehiclesPeterbilt 379, Peterbilt 387 and 3 more models
The aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
- Sep 23, 200808V487000Engine and engine cooling4,883 vehiclesKenworth T2000, Kenworth T600 and 11 more models
Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) bracket could result in separation of the DPF from the chassis.
- Mar 10, 200808V104000Trailer hitches318 vehiclesPeterbilt 357, Peterbilt 367 and 11 more models
The pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in a reduction of fatigue strength of the pivot pins.
- Mar 4, 200808V099000Service brakes, air130 vehiclesPeterbilt 357, Peterbilt 379 and 3 more models
The slack adjusters may fail as a result of a fatigue crack rendering the slack adjuster inoperative.
- Apr 10, 200707V153000Fuel system, gasoline306 vehiclesPeterbilt 365, Peterbilt 367 and 5 more models
On certain trucks, if the ignition switch is turned on prior to initial start up in the manufacturing plant or during the filter replacement in the field, a small flame will…