2007 Peterbilt 378 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2007 Peterbilt 378. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2007 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) and tires
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2006-2016 Peterbilt 587, 579, 567, 389, 388, 387, 385, 382, 379, 378, 367, 365 and 357 trucks manufactured July 25, 2005, to February 26, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Rim Certification Labels that list a tire pressure below the actual correct…
Remedy: Peterbilt will notify owners and mail them a corrected Tire and Rim certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's…
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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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Axle assembly (power train)
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 kenworth and peterbilt vehicles manufactured from february 2, 2006 through april 30, 2007. The bearing surfaces of the extended lube universal joint that attaches the inter-axle driveline to the drive axle may become prematurely worn due to breakdown of lubrication and/or excessive heat.…
Remedy: Paccar is working with its supplier to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4196.
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Trailer hitches
Paccar is recalling 318 my 2007-2009 kenworth t800, w900, and peterbilt 357, 365, 367, 378, 379, 384, 385, 386,388, and 389 trucks equipped with premier trailer hitch assemblies. The pintle hitch assemblies may have been manufactured in a manner resulting in a reduction of fatigue strength of the pivot pins.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the potentially defective pivot pin free of charge. The recall began on april 18, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
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Axle assembly (power train)
On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the axles free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
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Suspension
On some peterbilt trucks, certain parts used in the air suspensions have a high copper content causing premature failure.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, when necessary, replace the defective parts. The recall began on january 17, 2007. Owners may contact peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2007 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 2007 Peterbilt 378
How do I know if my 2007 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. 6 campaigns currently list the 2007 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 06V490000).
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.