2005 Peterbilt 378 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2005 Peterbilt 378. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2005 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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Labels (equipment)
Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle. The affected vehicles may be missing required information from the certification label,…
Remedy: Peterbilt will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the certification labels missing the necessary information. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Customers can contact Peterbilt at…
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Service brakes, air
On certain non-ABS equipped trucks, an air hose between the tractor protection valve and the back of the cab bulkhead was omitted.
Remedy: Peterbilt will inspect the air hose plumbing of the drive axle brake system and make the necessary repairs. The recall began on february 22, 2007. Owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Remedy: Caterpillar, in conjunction with paccar, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, kenworth at 425-828-5440, or peterbilt at…
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Steering
On certain trucks equipped with the bendix electronic stability control (esp) system, the system uses multiple sensors and an electronic control unit (ECU) to control vehicle under steer, over-steer, and rollover situations. The system relies on vehicle sensors to be functioning and aligned properly. The steering angle sensor has the…
Remedy: Because of the immediate and substantial risk, kenworth and peterbilt dealers will first deactivate the yaw control feature of the bendix esp system preventing inadvertent esp activation. When parts are available, the…
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Suspension
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. The recall began on june 10, 2005, with letters being mailed to peterbilt owners; and on june 17, 2005, for kenworth owners.…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2005 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 2005 Peterbilt 378
How do I know if my 2005 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2005 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 05V189000).
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.
Other Peterbilt models
- 37960 complaints
- 57942 complaints
- Peterbilt36 complaints
- 38923 complaints
- 38821 complaints
- 35719 complaints
- 38612 complaints
- 38711 complaints
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.