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Front: hub
Risk. SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
1998 Peterbilt 379Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1998 Peterbilt 379, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 23, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Peterbilt 379 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
2Suspension
1Service brakes, air1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1998 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.
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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
1998 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MAIN POWER LINE RUBBED AGAINST THE FUEL LINE, CAUSING AND ELECTRIC STATIC AND SPARKED A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
OUR 1998 PETERBILT 379 CAUGHT FIRE INSIDE USS POSCO STEEL MILL IN PITTSBURG, CALIFORNIA ON THURSDAY 5-16-2002. AFTER LOOKING AT YOUR WEB SITE I FOUND A RECALL THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V029000. NOW OUR TRUCK IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TOTALED OUT. HOW DO WE FIND OUT IF THIS IS WHAT CAUSED…
WHILE DRIVING THE FAULTY FUEL LINE ROUTING AND ENGINE WIRING SPARKED CAUSING A FIRE WITHOUT WARNING PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-029 (EQUIPPED WITH 1998 CATERPILLAR 3406E ENGINES). NLM
Own a 1998 379?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.