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2001 Peterbilt 379 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2001 Peterbilt 379, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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4 safety recalls for the 2001 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 03V125000 Reported 154 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR INCORPORATED

    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…

  2. Check valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 02V018001 Reported 2,302 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (ABS) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began february 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

  3. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 01V179000 Reported 52,500 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A change in the internal linkage of certain cab doors has created a possible binding condition.

    Remedy: Dealers will modify the door linkage to correct the potential of binding. Owner notification began june 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…

  4. Steering

    NHTSA 01V066000 Reported 1,755 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR, INCORPORATED

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The bolts used to secure the steering shaft can fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective bolts. Owner notification began april 2, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2001 Peterbilt 379 have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 4 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Vehicle would wander when driving 60-65 MPH, vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and roblem still occurring. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 18, 2002 · Suspension

“Front wheel bearings have required tightening numerous times. The left and right side bearings have been replaced due to spindles. *jg”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 15, 2002 · Suspension

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 2001 Peterbilt 379

How do I know if my 2001 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2001 Peterbilt 379; 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 01V066000).

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.