2001 Peterbilt 379 Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2001 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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• 02V018001Jan 15, 20022,302 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve
  Covers: Peterbilt 379 2001, 387 2001, Kenworth T300 2001 +4 more

  Reported issue: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.

  Possible consequence: Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected abs valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. If air leaks develop at any of the abs valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal…

  Remedy: Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began february 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at…

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• 01V179000Jun 5, 200152,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
  Covers: Peterbilt 379 1999–2001, 357 1999–2001, 330 1999–2001 +2 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A change in the internal linkage of certain cab doors has created a possible binding condition.

  Possible consequence: If the linkage binds, full engagement of the door latch may not occur, allowing the door to open inadvertently.

  Remedy: Dealers will modify the door linkage to correct the potential of binding. Owner notification began june 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

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• 01V066000Mar 7, 20011,755 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering
  Covers: Peterbilt 379 2000–2001, 357 2000–2001, 378 2000–2001

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The bolts used to secure the steering shaft can fail.

  Possible consequence: This condition can result in the loss of vehicle control without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective bolts. Owner notification began april 2, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000.

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