Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1997 Peterbilt 379 peaked in 1998, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1997 Peterbilt 379
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Dec 16, 1998 to May 24, 2014.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints44.0 times the median 1997 vehicle
Severity index25.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 1997 Peterbilt 379 name fuel system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 1997 Peterbilt 379
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1997 Peterbilt 379
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 24, 2014Failure May 23, 20141,034,346 milesEunice, LAFuel/propulsion system, Service brakes, Body
BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD WHILE IN PARK, BODY BUSHINGS AND SUPPORT IS WORN AND RUSTED. FUEL HAD LACK OF POWER AND EXCESSIVE FUEL SMELL AND WOULD NOT START WITH OUT STARTING FLUID AND WAS THE COLOR OF OFF ROAD DIESEL. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10593894 - Filed May 14, 2003Failure Sep 23, 2002Seattle, WAUnknown or otherCrash1 injured
IN REFERENCE TO MY PRIOR COMPLAINT REF. #10004102. TO WHICH YOU REPLIED NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN BECAUSE THERE ARE "NO OTHER REPORT SIMILAR TO" MINE. IT APPEARS THAT THE DOT AND DOE DON'T TALK TO ONE ANOTHER. THE DOE HAS HAD THREE SIMILAR FAILURES OF FONTAINE 5TH-WHEELS. HTTP://WWW.HANFORD.GOV/LESSONS/SITELL/LL01/2001-47.HTM PROJECT HANFORD LESSONS LEARNED. TITLE: TRACTOR-TRAILER FIFTH WHEEL DETACHMENTS. DATE: DECEMBER 17, 2001, IDENTIFIER: 2001-RL-HNF-0047. *NLM
NHTSA complaint 10018680 - Filed Feb 22, 2001Edgar, WIFuel system, Mounting
LEFT REAR FUEL TANK STRAP BROKE CAUSING TANK TO HANG FROM THE TRUCK, STRAP HAD HAIRLINE CRACK ON INNER SIDE BELOW WELD, THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED EXTENSIVE FUEL LEAKAGE, DEALER CLAIMS THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. *MJS
NHTSA complaint 559857 - Filed Dec 16, 1998Failure Nov 24, 1998Moxee, WASeal, Axle shaft, Arm, Hub
WHEEL SEALS & BEARINGS WENT OUT. HAD BEARINGS & SEALS REPLACED & THEY WENT OUT AGAIN. ALSO WHEEL HUB AND SPINDLE MIGHT BE DEFECTIVE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 832357
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
10 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 02-160 Feb 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter. - 32-015 Jun 8, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information. - 11-001 May 29, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information only: Hendrickson Softek front axle maintenance intervals and requirements. - 32-016 Mar 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage. - 01-075 Nov 6, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor. - 34-066 Jun 10, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only - Quick Reference Guide for Electric harness damage repairs. - 34-077 Apr 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only: Proper instructions for closure of power distribution box cover to prevent corrosion. - 13-049 Jan 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information: Bendix ACOM Software version 6.16.5.0 for diagnostics may introduce an unrecoverable error. Notice to dealers to replace this version with older software version until Bendix introduces new version. - 03-064 Jul 23, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information - Recommended Practices for Updating ESA Software - 604 Apr 7, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AIR DISC BRAKES FOR MODEL 379-FAMILY VEHICLES. PETERBILT. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.