Peterbilt 379 2004
Model 379 made in 2004 by Peterbilt got 1 consumer complain as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 2004
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V570000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 04/18/2003 to 09/09/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 30995 | 04/17/2006 | ODI | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 12/22/2005 | 12/22/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at 940-591-4201. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 05kw7 and peterbilt recall no. 1205e.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V251000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 07/02/2004 to 05/17/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 40 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 07/13/2006 | 07/13/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, when using a cummins electronic icon service tool 2.2, an unintended engine start will occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Given the purpose and functionality of this service tool, this series of events would only occur in a service facility and could pose a hazard if the truck were to unexpectedly move or the engine to start without any warning, possibly causing personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cummins is conducting this recall (please see 06e063000) and will replace the icon service tool 2.2 with a new icon service tool 2.3 free of charge. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Peterbilt recall no. 706b. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V044000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 12/17/2003 to 10/02/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 18 | 02/22/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/12/2007 | 02/14/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain non-abs equipped trucks, an air hose between the tractor protection valve and the back of the cab bulkhead was omitted. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The absence of this air hose could adversely affect the drive axle brake performance while a trailer is being pulled, resulting in longer stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Peterbilt will inspect the air hose plumbing of the drive axle brake system and make the necessary repairs. the recall began on february 22, 2007. owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Peterbilt recall no. 107b.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 01/20/2010 | 753429 | 3 | |
| While driving at 70mph in sub freezing temperatures and at operating temperatures, the horton fan hub came off and into the radiator. my wife was driving at the time and i was in the sleeper cabin. there was no audible noise when the hub failed. she saw a lot of steam or smoke and first thought the engine had caught fire. the smoke was coming out in all directions and hit the windshield affecting her visability for a short period of time. she was able to pull off to the shoulder which at that time we were able to see anitfreeze and pieces of fan blades on the ground. we suspect there were also debris left on the road when this occurred. we bought this truck used with 294,000. the first fan hub failure occurred with 380,000, the 2nd with 649,800. we received a call from horton telling us we may be able to get some reimbursement but we have yet to hear from them yet. | |||