Recall 06V490000: 2007–2008 Peterbilt 379 and 8 other models
- Report received
- Dec 21, 2006
- Manufacturer
- Paccar incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 3,246vehicles
- Model years
- 2007–2008
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
On some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failure.
Possible consequence
Failure could cause erratic vehicle handling which can cause a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2007 Peterbilt 3300 complaints
- 2008 Peterbilt 3300 complaints
- 2007 Peterbilt 3350 complaints
- 2008 Peterbilt 3350 complaints
- 2007 Peterbilt 3570 complaints
- 2008 Peterbilt 3570 complaints
- 2007 Peterbilt 3650 complaints
- 2008 Peterbilt 3650 complaints
- 2007 Peterbilt 3780 complaints
- 2008 Peterbilt 3780 complaints
- 2007 Peterbilt 3796 complaints
- 2008 Peterbilt 3790 complaints
- 2007 Peterbilt 3861 complaints
- 2007 Peterbilt 3870 complaints
- 2008 Peterbilt 3874 complaints
- 2007 Peterbilt 3880 complaints
- 2008 Peterbilt 3880 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.