2006 Peterbilt 379
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 2006 Peterbilt 379. Newest first.
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount. As such, these…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the tires are underinflated due to the incorrect inflation pressure listed on the label, the truck may not be able to carry the maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) load listed without experiencing tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected Tire and Rim certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall is 215-D.
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle. The affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag…
Risk and remedy
Risk
As a result, the axles may be overloaded or the wrong tires could be installed or the tires could be improperly inflated. All of these issues increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Peterbilt will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the certification labels missing the necessary information. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Customers can contact Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number for this campaign is 1113-F.
Paccar IS recalling 130 my 2005-2007 kenworth C500, T800, W900, and peterbilt models 357 and 379 tractor trailers equipped with fabco slack adjusters on sisu axles. the slack adjusters may fail as a result of a fatigue crack rendering the slack adjuster inoperative. this could reduce braking effectiveness.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Reduction in braking capacity could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the slack adjusters free of charge. the recall began on march 21, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
On certain non-abs equipped trucks, an air hose between the tractor protection valve and the back of the cab bulkhead was omitted.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The absence of this air hose could adversely affect the drive axle brake performance while a trailer IS being pulled, resulting in longer stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Peterbilt will inspect the air hose plumbing of the drive axle brake system and make the necessary repairs. the recall began on february 22, 2007. owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
On certain trucks, the fifth wheel king pin release air valve internal spool was installed backwards. the air option of the king pin release system would be inoperable. to correct this situation in production, the vehicle's air lines were mistakenly reversed rather than replacing the valve.
Risk and remedy
Risk
There IS a possibility that the king pin can release without the driver's knowledge. when this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the functionality of the king pin release system and suspect valve. if any vehicles have a non-conforming valve or incorrect plumbing, it will be replaced and re-plumbed. the recall began on february 28, 2007. owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle. a brittle rod end casting may fracture without warning, causing the vehicles' rear axles to become misaligned.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This misalignment can cause the vehicle to lose directional stability at speeds that may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if they were manufactured with a suspect torque rod end. if a suspect torque rod end IS found, the entire torque rod will be replaced. the recall began on october 9, 2006. owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.
On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
Remedy
Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Owner complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
Bridgestone 711 tire separated at 16,887 miles. *ts the consumer had a brand new 379 peterbilt tractor trailer with original bridgestone tires. The consumer experienced 2 tread separations on 3 different occasions. When the tread separated from the truck, it destroyed the entire fender. bridgestone told the consumer they would pay for half of the claim. *Jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Windshield washers only work some of the time. *nm
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear brake air chamber mtg brackets
On june 23, 2009 paccar notified odi that 3,423 kenworth t2000, T800, T600, W900, and T660 trucks, model years 2004 - 2009, equipped with bendix brakes, wide base low profile tires and airglide (ag) 400/460 rear suspensions are being recalled.certain of these vehicles have experienced fatigue cracks in the brake cam…
On june 23, 2009 paccar notified odi that 3,423 kenworth t2000, T800, T600, W900, and T660 trucks, model years 2004 - 2009, equipped with bendix brakes, wide base low profile tires and airglide (ag) 400/460 rear suspensions are being recalled.certain of these vehicles have experienced fatigue cracks in the brake cam tube mounting or air chamber mounting flanges bracket adjacent to the attachment welds. If left unrepaired, the cracks can cause a complete fracture of the cam tube, which could disable the affected brake and risk increasing vehicle stopping distances under high pressure brake applications and decrease parking brake capability.this configuration has experienced failures at a higher rate than similar vehicles with other types of suspensions and brake installation clocking. Paccar will also send an owner notification letter to owners of vehicles equipped with suspensions other than the ag 400/460, which will prescribe a periodic inspection of the components and if a crack IS discovered, offer the owners the opportunity for a free repair.this policy will be in effect until july 15, 2014. Copies of the recall and the owner notification are attached.
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.
- 110097191210F - SPL 170XL Interaxle Driveline Warranty section has been updated with descriptions of Recommended Repairs and an updated PRWS Claim Coding table has been added.
- 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.
- 10173212Information Only Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
- 10173205Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
- 10172036Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion.
- 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
- 10020261Auto slack adjusters.
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