2002 Peterbilt 378 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2002 Peterbilt 378. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2002 Peterbilt 378
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hub (suspension)
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Notification began july 16, 2003. The manufacturer has advised us that parts will not be available until september 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer…
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Hand control/valve (service brakes)
On certain vehicles equipped with bendix tc-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings. The delivery port in the valve body may be partially blocked due to a problem during the molding process.
Remedy: Paccar will notify its customers and inspect and replace, if necessary, the hand valve free of charge. Owner notification began october 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2002 Peterbilt 378. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Peterbilt 378 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Peterbilt 378 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Peterbilt 378 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Peterbilt 378 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Peterbilt 378 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 Peterbilt 378 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Peterbilt 378 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 Peterbilt 378 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 Peterbilt 378 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 Peterbilt 378 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 Peterbilt 378 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Peterbilt 378 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Peterbilt 378 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Peterbilt 378 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 378 | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 378 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 Peterbilt 378 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 Peterbilt 378 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 Peterbilt 378 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 Peterbilt 378 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 Peterbilt 378 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 378 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 Peterbilt 378 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 378 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 378 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2002 Peterbilt 378
How do I know if my 2002 Peterbilt 378 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2002 Peterbilt 378; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Peterbilt dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V241001).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.