1996 Peterbilt 378Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 Peterbilt 378, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls2Free fix at dealers Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem1Steering

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 7, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Peterbilt 378 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

1Steering

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Steering	1	0

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1996 Peterbilt 378 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 01V-054 · Feb 22, 2001 · 6,623 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE SEAT OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Front: hub

Recall 97V-196 · Nov 24, 1997 · 470 vehicles

Risk. CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Peterbilt.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other 378 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 378 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What 378 owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TEETH ON THE TILT STEERING ARE BROKEN CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL AND CRASH. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
Complaint 10002211 · Jan 7, 2003

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