Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2006 Peterbilt 379 peaked in 2006, with 2 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
2006 Peterbilt 379
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Mar 23, 2006 to Nov 9, 2006.
Recall campaigns covering this model year7246k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints22.0 times the median 2006 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2006 Peterbilt 379 name tires
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
7 recall campaigns cover the 2006 Peterbilt 379
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V-132 | Mar 6, 2015 | Affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amount | Equipment | 213,230 | Label or owner notice |
| 13V-593 | Nov 25, 2013 | Affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag or pusher axle the gross axle weight… | Equipment | 561 | Part replacement |
| 08V-099 | Mar 4, 2008 | Slack adjusters may fail as a result of a fatigue crack rendering the slack adjuster inoperative | Brakes | 130 | Part replacement |
| 07V-044 | Feb 12, 2007 | On certain non-abs equipped trucks, an air hose between the tractor protection valve and the back of the cab bulkhead was omitted | Brakes | 18 | Repair or modification |
| 07V-033 | Feb 6, 2007 | On certain trucks, the fifth wheel king pin release air valve internal spool was installed backwards | Trailer hitches | 164 | Part replacement |
| 06V-391 | Oct 13, 2006 | On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle | Powertrain | 572 | Part replacement |
| 05V-570 | Dec 22, 2005 | On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the… | Engine and cooling | 30,995 | Not stated |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2006 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.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 9, 2006Failure Nov 1, 200616,887 milesSioux Falls, SDTread/belt
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
NHTSA complaint 10174315 - Filed Mar 23, 2006Failure Mar 1, 200620,000 milesLAS Vegas, NVSwitch/wiring
WINDSHIELD WASHERS ONLY WORK SOME OF THE TIME. *NM
NHTSA complaint 10153512
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- PE09013 Preliminary evaluation, Brakes
REAR BRAKE AIR CHAMBER MTG BRACKETS
Opened Feb 27, 2009, closed Jul 6, 2009
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
14 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- P001 Sep 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list." - 1210F Oct 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
1210F - SPL 170XL Interaxle Driveline Warranty section has been updated with descriptions of Recommended Repairs and an updated PRWS Claim Coding table has been added. - 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. - 34-085 Mar 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only – Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles. - 32-016 Mar 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage. - 34-085 Feb 28, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only: Vehicles may have the connector seal on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to sensor corrosion. - 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 - 22 Jul 19, 2006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AUTO SLACK ADJUSTERS. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.