2004 Peterbilt 378 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004 Peterbilt 378 recalls

Most common 2004 Peterbilt 378 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	1

What owners report

2010-03-10, Engine And Engine Cooling
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) LOW ENGINE HEAT AND COOLANT LEAKING FROM OIL COOLER, STARTED ON COLD DAY BACK DECEMBER 14TH 2009, TOOK TRUCK TO DEALERSHIP. WANTED OIL COOLER RESEALED AND TWO THERMOSTATS REPLACED. VEHICLE HAS THIRD PARTY WARRANTY. DEALER ASKED PERMISSION TO TEAR DOWN, WE DENIED ACTION, SAID TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM ACCORDING TO WARRANTY PROTOCOL. DEALER COMPLETELY DISMANTLES MOTOR INCORRECTLY CAUSING IRREPARABLE DAMAGE. NOW DEALER IS HOLDING VEHICLE HOSTAGE SINCE WE WILL NOT SIGN RELEASE OF LAW SUIT FOR DAMAGE. DEALER NEVER TOLD US THEY WERE DOING THIS. AS AN ALTERER OF MANUFACTURED VEHICLES MY SELF, I DO REMEMBER TH

2004 Peterbilt 378 questions

Does the 2004 Peterbilt 378 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2004 Peterbilt 378: Equipment:Other:Labels; Service Brakes, Air; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Peterbilt 378?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Peterbilt 378 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.