1998 Peterbilt 379 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1998 Peterbilt 379. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 03V125000Apr 1, 2003154 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Hub
  Covers: Peterbilt 379 1998–2002, 387 1998–2002, 357 1998–2002 +5 more

  Reported issue: On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.

  Possible consequence: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Notification began july 16, 2003. The manufacturer has advised us that parts will not be available until september 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy with a reasonable time should…

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• 99V181001Jul 9, 1999272 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Module
  Covers: Peterbilt 379 1998–1999, Kenworth W900 1998–1999, T800 1998–1999 +5 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. The engines can stall because of software problems.

  Possible consequence: Increased steering effort can occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will update these engines with software changes. Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall.

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