Peterbilt 379 2006
Model 379 made in 2006 by Peterbilt got 2 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to tires, visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, air. The car had one investigation (service brakes, air). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, power train and service brakes, air.
Model 2006
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 | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V391000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 09/13/2006 to 11/01/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 572 | 10/09/2006 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 10/13/2006 | 10/13/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle. a brittle rod end casting may fracture without warning, causing the vehicles' rear axles to become misaligned. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This misalignment can cause the vehicle to lose directional stability at speeds that may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if they were manufactured with a suspect torque rod end. if a suspect torque rod end is found, the entire torque rod will be replaced. the recall began on october 9, 2006. owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196 or kenworth at 1-425-828-5440. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 06kw1 and peterbilt recall no. 1006c.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V099000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 01/27/2005 to 01/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 130 | 03/21/2008 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 03/04/2008 | 03/04/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Paccar is recalling 130 my 2005-2007 kenworth c500, t800, w900, and peterbilt models 357 and 379 tractor trailers equipped with fabco slack adjusters on sisu axles. the slack adjusters may fail as a result of a fatigue crack rendering the slack adjuster inoperative. this could reduce braking effectiveness. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Reduction in braking capacity could increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the slack adjusters free of charge. the recall began on march 21, 2008. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kenworth recall no. 08kw2 and peterbilt recall no. 208c.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. | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V033000 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | from 10/09/2006 to 11/17/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 164 | 02/28/2007 | MFR | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/06/2007 | 02/06/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the fifth wheel king pin release air valve internal spool was installed backwards. the air option of the king pin release system would be inoperable. to correct this situation in production, the vehicle's air lines were mistakenly reversed rather than replacing the valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | There is a possibility that the king pin can release without the driver's knowledge. when this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the functionality of the king pin release system and suspect valve. if any vehicles have a non-conforming valve or incorrect plumbing, it will be replaced and re-plumbed. the recall began on february 28, 2007. owners may contact peterbilt at 940-591-4196. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Peterbilt recall no. 107a.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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS - AUTOMATIC | |||||
| 22 | 07/19/2006 | 10020261 | Auto slack adjusters. *tt | 08/21/2006 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||
| PE09013 | PACCAR INCORPORATED | 02/27/2009 | 07/06/2009 | REAR BRAKE AIR CHAMBER MTG BRACKETS | ||
| On june 23, 2009 paccar notified odi that 3,423 kenworth t2000, t800, t600, w900, and t660 trucks, model years 2004 - 2009, equipped with bendix brakes, wide base low profile tires and airglide (ag) 400/460 rear suspensions are being recalled.certain of these vehicles have experienced fatigue cracks in the brake cam tube mounting or air chamber mounting flanges bracket adjacent to the attachment welds. if left unrepaired, the cracks can cause a complete fracture of the cam tube, which could disable the affected brake and risk increasing vehicle stopping distances under high pressure brake applications and decrease parking brake capability.this configuration has experienced failures at a higher rate than similar vehicles with other types of suspensions and brake installation clocking. paccar will also send an owner notification letter to owners of vehicles equipped with suspensions other than the ag 400/460, which will prescribe a periodic inspection of the components and if a crack is discovered, offer the owners the opportunity for a free repair.this policy will be in effect until july 15, 2014. copies of the recall and the owner notification are attached. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 11/01/2006 | 16887 | 3 | 06/01/2006 |
| Bridgestone 711 tire separated at 16,887 miles. *ts the consumer had a brand new 379 peterbilt tractor trailer with original bridgestone tires. the consumer experienced 2 tread separations on 3 different occasions. when the tread separated from the truck, it destroyed the entire fender. bridgestone told the consumer they would pay for half of the claim. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 03/01/2006 | 20000 | 15 | 10/28/2005 |
| Windshield washers only work some of the time. *nm | |||