Does the 1998 Peterbilt 379 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, electrical system. 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 1998 Peterbilt 379 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 1998 Peterbilt 379?

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

1998 Peterbilt 379 recalls

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

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

For the 1998 Peterbilt 379. 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.

1998 Peterbilt 379 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

July 9, 1999NHTSA 99V181001272 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition › Module

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. The engines can stall because of software problems.
Consequence: Increased steering effort can occur.
Remedy: Dealers will update these engines with software changes. Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1998 Peterbilt 379 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood2
Air › Antilock › Interconnecting assembly(wiring)1
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers1
Service brakes1
Suspension1

Other 1998 Peterbilt models

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All of 1998’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1998 Peterbilt 379 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, electrical system. 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 1998 Peterbilt 379 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 1998 Peterbilt 379?: 6 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.