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Model year

2007 Peterbilt 379

Heavy truck, 6x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jan 4, 2009 to Dec 30, 2014.

Recalls (9)Complaints (6)Investigations (4)Bulletins (15)
Recall campaigns covering this model year9232k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints62.0 times the median 2007 heavy truck
Severity index66.72007 heavy trucks average 27.9
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2007 Peterbilt 379 peaked in 2009, with 2 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.511.522009220112013201520172019202120232026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

33% of complaints about the 2007 Peterbilt 379 name engine and cooling

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Engine and cooling
2
Electrical system
1
Fuel system
1
Powertrain
1
Tires
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

9 recall campaigns cover the 2007 Peterbilt 379

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2007 Peterbilt 379
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
15V-132Mar 6, 2015Affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct amountEquipment213,230Label or owner notice
13V-593Nov 25, 2013Affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label, specifically the tag or pusher axle the gross axle weight…Equipment561Part replacement
10V-634Dec 13, 2010Bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to…Powertrain12,873Not stated
09V-019Jan 16, 2009Aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filterEngine and cooling1,098Inspection
08V-104Mar 10, 2008Pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in a reduction of fatigue strength of the pivot pinsTrailer hitches318Part replacement
08V-099Mar 4, 2008Slack adjusters may fail as a result of a fatigue crack rendering the slack adjuster inoperativeBrakes130Part replacement
07V-153Apr 10, 2007On certain trucks, if the ignition switch is turned on prior to initial start up in the manufacturing plant or during the filter replacement in…Fuel system306Part replacement
07V-132Mar 22, 2007On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure…Powertrain245Part replacement
06V-490Dec 21, 2006On some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failureSuspension3,246Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2007 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.

6 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Dec 30, 2014Failure Nov 20, 2014932,374 milesPocasset, MATires

    TRUCK WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON INTERSTATE 81 IN VA, 208MM. AS TRUCK WAS CHANGING LANES THE LEFT STEER TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING OVER $10,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO TRUCK AND LEAVING DRIVER STRANDED ON LEFT SHOULDER OF INTERSTATE. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED OR KILLED BUT TRUCK WAS IN DANGEROUS LOCATION. VA STATE POLICE WERE VERY HELPFUL AND THE CREW FROM PETRO TRUCK STOP CAME OUT QUICKLY AND R&R TIRE AND WHEEL TO GET TRUCK BACK TO TRUCK STOP. TRUCK WAS TRAVELING APPROX. 60 MPH AT TIME OF FAILURE, AVERAGE WEIGHT ON FRONT AXLE IS 12,000, TIRE PRESSURE IS CHECKED EVERY MORNING AND WAS 130PSI BEFORE STARTING THAT DAY, THE WHEEL IS AN ALCOA 8.25 X 22.5 RATED FOR 130PSI. TIRE IS A MICHELIN ENERGY XZA2+ 295/60R 22.5 *JS

    NHTSA complaint 10669074
  2. Filed Jan 16, 2013Failure Mar 26, 2012SAN Angelo, TXDiesel, Emission control1 killed

    2007 PETERBILT SEMI TRUCK. CONSUMER REQUESTS ASSISTANCE IN GETTING COMPANY TRUCK TESTED FOR EMISSION AND SEAL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HER HUSBAND WAS FOUND DECEASED ON MARCH 26, 2012. THE CONSUMER STRONGLY BELIEVED, HER HUSBAND WAS A VICTIM OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. THE DECEDENT WAS FOUND IN AN IDLING TRUCK WITH ALL THE VENTS CLOSED OFF. THE AUTOPSY REPORT DESCRIBED HER HUSBAND AS HAVING FACIAL PLETHORA A SYMPTOM FOUND IN A DECEASED PERSON WITH CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.

    NHTSA complaint 10493981
  3. Filed Oct 5, 2012Failure Oct 28, 2011629,063 milesMurrieta, CAElectrical systemFire

    TRUCK WAS SITTING UNATTENDED AND WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT AND BURNED ALL THE WIRING UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER ASKING AROUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING HARNESS AND I CAN'T BELIEVE THERE ISN'T A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. IF A DRIVER IS ASLEEP IN THE SLEEPER AND THIS WERE TO HAPPEN THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF LIFE OR CRITICAL/SEVERE INJURY. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10478763
  4. Filed Jun 1, 2011Failure May 30, 2011300,000 milesFort Worth, TXFuel system, DieselFire

    AFTER GETTING 2007 PETERBILT WASHED I LEFT WASH BAY TO LET TRUCK DRY. I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. UPON STARTING THE ENGINE I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM RIGHT WHEEL WELL. I IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. HOOD STARTED TO BUCKLE FROM HEAT. I RAISED HOOD AND FIRE WAS LOCATED NEAR LEFT SIDE OF FIREWALL. I GOT FIRE EXTINGUISHER OUT AND PUT OUT FIRE. FUEL LINE HAD RUBBED A HOLE IN IT BY RUBBING AGAINST A LARGE POWER CABLE. FUEL LEAKED AND SPARK FROM POWER CABLE IGNITED FUEL. THE TRUCK IS A 2007 -379 WITH A CATERPILLAR ENGINE. THE TRUCK HAS 300,000. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME TUFF. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON PETERBILTS AND NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. I AM GLAD I DID NOT WAKE UP TO FIND THE CAB ENGULFED IN FIRE. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10404099
  5. Filed Jun 4, 2009Failure Mar 11, 2009267,009 milesCary, NCDrivelineCrash

    THE DRIVE SHAFT ON A 2007 PETERBILT MALFUNCTIONED AND DROPPED OUT OF THE TRACTOR, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TRACTOR AND TO 5 VEHICLES FOLLOWING WHO HIT THE SHAFT IN THE ROADWAY. THE PETERBILT HAS 267,009 MILES ON IT AND THE SHAFT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THIS WAS A DANA CORPORATION DRIVESHAFT AND THEY FIXED THE TRACTOR UNDER WARRANTY AND ARE HANDLING THE CLAIMS OF THE 5 VEHICLES WHO ENCOUNTERED THE DEFECTIVE SHAFT. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10272884
  6. Filed Jan 4, 2009Failure Oct 12, 2008220,000 milesMexico, MOExhaust system

    I DRIVE A TRACTOR TRAILER FOR R.L. SMITH TRUCKING 169 ENTERPRISE DR. WENTZVILLE MO. I HAVE BEEN TELLING RICHARD & ERIC SMITH THAT I HAVE BEEN SMELLING SOMETHING BURNING IN MY TRUCK. THEY KEEP BLOWING ME OFF SAYING "YOU & YOUR SMELLS". FINALLY I TOOK IT TO KENWORTH OF JOPLIN MO & THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE GASKET ON THE MAIN PART OF THE EXHAUST BEHIND THE TWIN TURBOS. I CALLED RICHARD (1-3-09) & TOLD HIM WHAT THEY FOUND. RICHARD SAID HE IS NOT GETTING IT FIXED UNTIL I FINISH MY RUN & HE WILL LOOK AT IT WHEN I GET IN. KENWORTH OF JOPLIN SAID THEY COULD HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM THAT NIGHT, BUT I WAS TOLD NOT TO HAVE IT FIXED. I ALSO TOLD RICHARD THAT MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 12-31-08 & HE SAID HE WOULD HAVE ERIC PUT IT ON THE COMPUTER. THEY NEVER DID. IT SEAMS THAT RICHARD SMITH FIXES ALL THE MEN'S TRUCKS, BUT PUTS MINE OFF ALL THE TIME. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10253708
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

4 NHTSA investigations on file

  • PE10029 Preliminary evaluation, Powertrain
    Driveshaft separates from tractor
    Opened Aug 2, 2010, closed Dec 23, 2010 · led to a recall
  • EA09008 Engineering analysis, Engine and cooling
    Horton Fan Hub Failures
    Opened May 29, 2009, closed Aug 27, 2010
  • PE09013 Preliminary evaluation, Brakes
    REAR BRAKE AIR CHAMBER MTG BRACKETS
    Opened Feb 27, 2009, closed Jul 6, 2009
  • PE09002 Preliminary evaluation, Engine and cooling
    HORTON FAN HUB FAILURES
    Opened Jan 5, 2009, closed May 29, 2009
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
All investigations
Service bulletins

15 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.
  • 43-067 Jun 10, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Fix as Fail: For all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with Side-of-Cab (“SOC”) exhaust and built from 03/6/2006 to 1/20/2020, the clamps that secure the SOC exhaust stacks may not be tightened properly. This may allow the exhaust stack to rota…
  • 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
  • FRN-808-1 Oct 17, 2008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PETERBILT TRUCKS: THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAY SHUT DOWN DUE TO A POWER SURGE. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE GREEN LIGHT ON THE COMFORTCLASS CONTROL PANEL TURNS TO RED. *PE
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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