Does the 2008 Peterbilt 398 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, diesel. 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 2008 Peterbilt 398 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 2008 Peterbilt 398?

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

2008 Peterbilt 398 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 2008 Peterbilt 398. 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.

2008 Peterbilt 398 recalls, newest first

September 10, 2007NHTSA 07V409000319 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, diesel › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: On certain peterbilt trucks, the longitudinal seams on the fuel tanks were fabricated using an incorrect weld speed for the given material thickness. This error resulted in a weld which did not completely penetrate the entire material thickness.
Consequence: Fuel tanks possessing this defect could leak diesel fuel in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace any defective fuel tanks free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2007. Owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2008 Peterbilt 398 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2008 Peterbilt 398 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, diesel. 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 2008 Peterbilt 398 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 2008 Peterbilt 398?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.