1997 Peterbilt 379
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system · Service brakes · Structure › Body
Brakes would not hold while in park, body bushings and support IS worn and rusted. Fuel had lack of power and excessive fuel smell and would not start with out starting fluid and was the color of off road diesel. *tr
- Unknown or other
In reference to my prior complaint ref. #10004102. To which you replied no action will be taken because there are "no other report similar to" mine. it appears that the dot and doe don't talk to one another. the doe has had three similar failures of fontaine 5th-wheels.…
In reference to my prior complaint ref. #10004102. To which you replied no action will be taken because there are "no other report similar to" mine. it appears that the dot and doe don't talk to one another. the doe has had three similar failures of fontaine 5th-wheels. http://www.hanford.gov/lessons/sitell/ll01/2001-47.htm project hanford lessons learned. title: tractor-trailer fifth wheel detachments. date: december 17, 2001, identifier: 2001-rl-hnf-0047. *nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Left rear fuel tank strap broke causing tank to hang from the truck, strap had hairline crack on inner side below weld, this may have caused extensive fuel leakage, dealer claims this to be a common problem. *mjs
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft · Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal · Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm · Wheels › Hub
Wheel seals & bearings went out. Had bearings & seals replaced & they went out again. Also wheel hub and spindle might be defective. *Ak
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.
- 10188550Information Only Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
- 10177021Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.
- 10176033Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements.
- 10173205Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
- 10168703Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
- 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.
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