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2006 PETERBILT 378 in North Las Vegas, NV
Cracked front disc brake rotors. discovered cracked rotors during routine tire change. rotor manufacturer aware of problem. dana corporation, axle manufacturer, aware of problem, bendix representative aware of problem. we are having gres...read more / reply »
1979 PETERBILT PETERBILT in Micro, NC
Tl*- the contact stated that the 1979 peterbuilt 359 three axle heavy truck sidewalls tires blew out. he had three blow outs while driving at 40-60 mph. the driver's side tire and the passenger's side tire had blow outs. the contact...
2006 PETERBILT 379 in Sioux Falls, SD
Bridgestone 711 tire separated at 16,887 miles. 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 f...
1994 PETERBILT PETERBILT in Longview, TX
Dt*: the contact stated there was a tread separation on the rear passenger side tire while driving at 70 mph. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the separation, and the tire wa...
2005 PETERBILT 387 in Forrest City, AR
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on rough road conditions, the air tank bracket of the air brake supply fractured without warning. the vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop and a dealer who replaced the a...
1995 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL in Cleveland, OH
The left front tire on the 1995 peterbilt conventional blewout. the blowout caused damage to the vehicle's left fender, front grill, left running board and possible engine compartment damage. updated 07/20/06.
2005 PETERBILT 379 in Augusta, KS
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, fuel leaked from the fuel tank. there were no obvious road hazards. the vehicle was seen by a dealer for inspection. the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
2006 PETERBILT 379 in Las Vegas, NV
Windshield washers only work some of the time.
2006 PETERBILT 335 in Seaford, DE
2006 peterbilt has broken down 3 times due to defects in engine and transmission problems. we got this truck replace by peterbilt in june of 06 because of all the defects in the 05 peterbilt with nuts and bolts missing from the assembly l...
2006 PETERBILT 335 in Seaford, DE
2006 peterbilt has broken down 3 times due to defects in engine and transmission problems. we got this truck replace by peterbilt in june of 06 because of all the defects in the 05 peterbilt with nuts and bolts missing from the assembly l...
2006 PETERBILT 335 in Seaford, DE
2006 peterbilt has broken down 3 times due to defects in engine and transmission problems. we got this truck replace by peterbilt in june of 06 because of all the defects in the 05 peterbilt with nuts and bolts missing from the assembly l...
2004 PETERBILT 330 in Clayton, NC
Dt: the vehicle experienced numerous problems. the vehicle currently has an engine problem (no power) that the dealer is unable to locate. the dealer told the consumer to take the vehicle to another dealer. the other dealer put the vehi...
2004 PETERBILT 330 in Clayton, NC
Dt: the vehicle experienced numerous problems. the vehicle currently has an engine problem (no power) that the dealer is unable to locate. the dealer told the consumer to take the vehicle to another dealer. the other dealer put the vehi...
2004 PETERBILT 330 in Clayton, NC
Dt: the vehicle experienced numerous problems. the vehicle currently has an engine problem (no power) that the dealer is unable to locate. the dealer told the consumer to take the vehicle to another dealer. the other dealer put the vehi...
1994 PETERBILT PETERBILT in Salem, MO
Dt: caller said a tire blew out and damaged the vehicle. dealer said there was a recall. caller did not have the recall number. manufacturer said there was no recall. the contact's name at the manufacturer was winifred bishop, and the fi...
2004 PETERBILT 387 in Sesser, IL
Dt: contact states while driving the hood comes up. there is a hood latch assembly available.
2003 PETERBILT 379 in Analomink, PA
I bought a 2003 peterbilt 379 truck with a split tank in november 2002. since brand new the truck never ran right, even the oil samples performed on the truck showed something was not right. i took it back many times to the dealership only ...
1994 PETERBILT PETERBILT in Marietta, GA
1994 peterbilt dump truck. electrical short near starter motor. fire occurred while parked.
1984 PETERBILT PETERBILT in Liberty, IN
The consumer that wrote in owns the peterbilt truck. the consumer stated he rear ended another motorist who was test driving a chevrolet silverado pick up. the motorist pulled in front of the peterbilt vehicle and placed the pick up in 4 wh...
1996 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL in Bronson, MI
Nar 03/13/2003 the consumer was driving westbound on ohio the turnpike when his drive shaft broke off, striking and puncturing his fuel tank. xpress towing removed the tractor because of the leakage of oil and fuel to the road ways.
1999 PETERBILT 379 in Montrose, PA
The crankshaft broke when slowing for a scale house, leaving the truck disabled. the truck was towed to a shop. the cluch and transmission input shaft had to be replaced.
2000 PETERBILT 379 in Borden, IN
The weld between the shaft housing and air chamber arm was breaking.
1999 PETERBILT 379 in Lancaster, PA
Vehicle fire ignited in engine compartment. while driving the driver noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. the driver pulled the vehicle over and drifted about 1/2 mile with the engine off. the consume...
PETERBILT PETERBILT in Ashtabula, OH
While driving, the brakes went out and the vehicle hit a concrete barrier. (1974 peterbuilt)
2000 PETERBILT 379 in Springfield, PA
Problems with s cam brake assemblies that were installed on the tri axle truck. the problem was common in other trucks with large engines such as 600 hp and dana spicer dual rear axle configuration.
2000 PETERBILT 379 in West Grove, PA
The consumer stated that the vehicle's braking system operated poorly. the consumer had the vehicle inspected and it was determined that all four rear wheel brake assemblies were cracked. eleven failures were reported with the dealer with...
1999 PETERBILT 379 in North Readin, MA
Fault in fuel line equalizing and if you fill your fuel tanks the fuel ends up returning into one tank and the tank over flows. this causes two problems the first is creating an environmental hazard the second is a safty problem making the...
1993 PETERBILT PETERBILT in Asheboro, NC
Consumer states vehicle's left axle snapped, causing vehicle to lose control. dealer notified.
1997 PETERBILT 379 in Seattle, WA
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...
2003 PETERBILT 379 in Forest, VA
When engaged the vehicle ran for approximately 15-30 seconds then stalled. the consumer then had to manually utilize the "hand primer valve" in order to restart the vehicle. the dealer has advised that since diagnostic testing equipment d...
1999 PETERBILT 379 in Springfield, TN
I own a 1999 peterbilt 379 with less than 700,000 miles. today i had to replace a fuel tank strap that broke. based on the age of the truck, it appears to me that it is a little premature to be replacing a strap, especially on something a...
2003 PETERBILT PETERBILT in Clearfield, PA
When the consumer turned the ignition to the off position, the engine continued to run.
1998 PETERBILT PETERBILT in Little Rock, AR
My complaint concerns nhtsa's apparent focus on suvs, when there is a much greater danger on the highways. 18 wheel trucks. in good weather, tractor trailer accidents occur weekly near little rock, frequently killing people and always bloc...
1996 PETERBILT 378 in Norwalk, OR
Consumer states that the teeth on the tilt steering are broken causing vehicle to lose control and crash. dealer notified. please provide additional information. please provide additional information. ts
2000 PETERBILT 377 in Pine Bush, NY
Sonsumer states that the structure of the cab lock door opened itself. mr
2000 PETERBILT 377 in Pine Bush, NY
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor resulting in extended stopping. dealer replaced brakes pad. consumer states the problem is reoccurring. mr
2001 PETERBILT 377 in Pine Bush, NY
Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer notified, due to the problem with the brakes, the engine brake only works sometimes. n...
2003 PETERBILT 379 in Escanaba, MI
While traveling on highway saw grease leaking from underneath the vehicle. left front wheel was leaking. manufacturer was aware of problem.
2001 PETERBILT PETERBILT in Denver, CO
The vehicle?s front end shakes and the vehicle wanders when driving over bumpy roads. the right front and left front wheel bearings, steering u joint, steering wheel nut were replaced as a possible solution to the shaking but the problem st...
2001 PETERBILT PETERBILT in Denver, CO
The vehicle lost fuel pressure due to injector failure.
1998 PETERBILT 379 in Antioch, CA
Our 1998 peterbilt 379 caught fire inside uss posco steel mill in pittsburg, california on thursday 5-16-2002. after looking at your web site i found a recall the nhtsa campaign id number: 00v029000 . now our truck is in the process of bein...
1995 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL in St Louis, MO
While driving on turnpike, the right front tire and rim came off of truck,there was damage to the right front wheel assembly, tire was not located and no tire information given. (ohio traffic crash report #10-91-312)
2000 PETERBILT 379XL in Wexford, PA
Electric wires on both doors at bottom shorted out interior lights. bare wires were exposed and rubbed against insulation. wires were wrapped with electrical tape. manufacturer was notified. please provide more information.
2000 PETERBILT 379XL in Wexford, PA
Electric wires on both doors at bottom shorted out interior lights. bare wires were exposed and rubbed against insulation. wires were wrapped with electrical tape. manufacturer was notified. please provide more information.
2000 PETERBILT 379 in Walls, MS
Power steering bracket broke and was replaced at 183467, it is being replaced again at 393927, consumer states the bracket broke at the top mounting hole, consumer feels a recall should be issued regarding this problem instead of a service ...
1995 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL in St Louis, MO
While driving on turnpike, the right front tire and rim came off of truck,there was damage to the right front wheel assembly, tire was not located and no tire information given. (ohio traffic crash report #10-91-312)
2001 PETERBILT 379 in Yucca Valley, CA
Front wheel bearings have required tightening numerous times. the left and right side bearings have been replaced due to spindles.
1999 PETERBILT 330 in Honey Brook, PA
The air lines for brakes have melted under the cab, causing trailer to lock, the dealer fixed it prior, but has reoccured again.
1991 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL SERIES in St. Clair Shores, MI
While driving, a driveshaft component (jack axle) fell onto the roadway (ohio traffic crash reort). nlm
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