1987 Peterbilt 379
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1987 Peterbilt 379. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1987 Peterbilt 379. Newest first.
The windshield wiper drive linkage could lockup and cause wipers to stop.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could impair the drivers vision and avehicle crash may result.
Remedy
The windshield wiper drive linkage will be replaced on all vehicles.
Frame bracket which supports the rear of the front axle suspension spring may fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Suspension and axle could separate from vehicle whichcould result in loss of control.
Remedy
Replace standard bracket with bracket intended for off highway severe service.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10162392Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs.
- 10159674Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion.
- 10154733Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error. Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until Bendix introduces new version.
- 10143649Information - Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software
- 10007008Air disc brakes for model 379-family vehicles. Peterbilt.
Every Peterbilt 379 model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.