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Front: hub
Risk. CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
1996 Peterbilt 379Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1996 Peterbilt 379, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 7, 2002. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Peterbilt 379 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1996 Peterbilt 379 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.
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 379 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 379 median. How we score
'87'88'91'92'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 379 owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
BRIDGESTONE, BSR 25, DOT UNKNOWN, 11R245, REPLACEMENT TIRE WITH 10,000 MILES ON A 1996, PETERBUILT, 379. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT LEFT TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, NO TREAD WAS LEFT ON TIRE.*AK
Own a 1996 379?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.