2008 Peterbilt 379: recalls and complaints

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• 15V1320006 Mar 2015Equipment / Other / Labels
• 13V59300025 Nov 2013Equipment / Other / Labels
• 10V63400013 Dec 2010Power Train / Axle Assembly
• 09V01900016 Jan 2009Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
• 08V48700023 Sep 2008Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
• 08V10400010 Mar 2008Trailer Hitches
• 07V15300010 Apr 2007Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery
• 07V13200022 Mar 2007Power Train / Axle Assembly
• 06V49000021 Dec 2006Suspension

1. 15V132000Received 6 Mar 2015. 213,230 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds)."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 215-D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Jun 2015.

2. 13V593000Received 25 Nov 2013. 561 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 or pusher axle the gross axle weight rating, suitable tire and rim information, and recommended tire pressure information. Without this information, the vehicles do not comply with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 567, "Certification."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Manufacturer campaign number 1113-F. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Feb 2014.

3. 10V634000Received 13 Dec 2010. 12,873 units.

   Power Train / Axle Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from february 2, 2006 through april 30, 2007. The bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat. Prematurely worn bearing surfaces may result in the u-joint becoming loose and/or binding. This condition may result in universal joint failure, allowing the inter-axle driveline to detach from the axle.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Detachment of the driveline from the axle may cause the vehicle to lose power and become disabled in the roadway. Also, the driveline could drop from the vehicle into the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is working with its supplier to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number K-10KWL P-1201F. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Mar 2011.

4. 09V019000Received 16 Jan 2009. 1,098 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling 1098 kenworth my 2008 t800, w900, my 2008-2009 t2000 and peterbilt my 2007-2009 379 and 387 trucks equipped with c15 caterpillar diesel engines. The aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This may result in a fire hazard.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is working with caterpillar and will inspect and remedy the engines free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, kenworth at 425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 09KW1 & 108A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jan 2009.

5. 08V487000Received 23 Sep 2008. 4,883 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling 4,883 my 2006-2009 kenworth t600, t660, t800, w900, t2000 and my 2008-2009 peterbilt 365, 367, 379, 384, 386, 387, 388 and 389 trucks. Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08e041). Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KWD 908G.

6. 08V104000Received 10 Mar 2008. 318 units.

   Trailer Hitches

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Paccar is recalling 318 my 2007-2009 kenworth t800, w900, and peterbilt 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, and 389 trucks equipped with premier trailer hitch assemblies. The pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in a reduction of fatigue strength of the pivot pins.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This reduction of fatigue strength could cause the pivot pin to crack and eventually break, causing the trailer to detach from the truck while in motion, which could cause a crash that could result in personal injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the potentially defective pivot pin free of charge. The recall began on april 18, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KW4 & 208D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Apr 2008.

7. 07V153000Received 10 Apr 2007. 306 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks, if the ignition switch is turned on prior to initial start up in the manufacturing plant or during the filter replacement in the field, a small flame will ignite when the fuel is added to prime the system.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The possibility exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible equipment damage or physical injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the filter for the date codes of the suspect filters and replace those heating elements free of charge. The recall began on march 21, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW5 & 307D.

8. 07V132000Received 22 Mar 2007. 245 units.

   Power Train / Axle Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KW4 & 107C. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 May 2007.

9. 06V490000Received 21 Dec 2006. 3,246 units.

   Suspension

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failure.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure could cause erratic vehicle handling which can cause a vehicle crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and, when necessary, replace the defective parts. The recall began on january 17, 2007. Owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.

   Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 1206D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Jan 2007.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 Peterbilt 379?

236,760 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Peterbilt 379 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 33 recall campaigns for the Peterbilt 379, model years 1987 to 2016. 9 of them name the 2008 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 Peterbilt 379 open?

No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.