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1996 Peterbilt 379 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 1996 Peterbilt 379, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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1 safety recall for the 1996 Peterbilt 379

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Hub (suspension)

    NHTSA 97V196003 Reported 470 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1996 Peterbilt 379 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Bridgestone, bsr 25, DOT unknown, 11r245, replacement tire with 10,000 miles on a 1996, peterbuilt, 379. While driving 45 MPH, the front left tire experienced tread separation, no tread was left on ti”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 7, 2002 · Tires

Compare Peterbilt 379 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Peterbilt 379 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1987 Peterbilt 37920
1988 Peterbilt 37910
1991 Peterbilt 37901
1992 Peterbilt 37901
1994 Peterbilt 37901
1995 Peterbilt 37903
1996 Peterbilt 37912
1997 Peterbilt 37904
1998 Peterbilt 37926
1999 Peterbilt 37965
2000 Peterbilt 379612
2001 Peterbilt 37946
2002 Peterbilt 37920
2003 Peterbilt 37953
2004 Peterbilt 37941
2005 Peterbilt 37967
2006 Peterbilt 37972
2007 Peterbilt 37996
2008 Peterbilt 37990
2009 Peterbilt 37950
2010 Peterbilt 37920
2011 Peterbilt 37920
2012 Peterbilt 37920
2013 Peterbilt 37920
2014 Peterbilt 37910
2015 Peterbilt 37910
2016 Peterbilt 37910

Checking a specific 1996 Peterbilt 379

How do I know if my 1996 Peterbilt 379 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 Peterbilt 379; your car may already have been repaired under it.

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 97V196003).

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

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.