2006 Peterbilt 378 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2006 Peterbilt 378 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Air (1 report).

6Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 378?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2006 Peterbilt 378 recalls

Wrong tire pressure on label may cause tire failure

Recall 15V132Mar 6, 2015213,230 vehicles affected

The tire and rim certification label on certain Peterbilt trucks may list a tire pressure lower than the correct amount.

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 13V593Nov 25, 2013561 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air

Recall 07V044Feb 12, 200718 vehicles affected

Power Train:Driveline

Recall 06V391Oct 13, 2006572 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 05V570Dec 22, 200530,995 vehicles affected

Steering

Recall 05V543Nov 29, 2005241 vehicles affected

Most common 2006 Peterbilt 378 problems

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

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Air1

What owners report

2007-08-27, Service Brakes, Air
CRACKED FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS. DISCOVERED CRACKED ROTORS DURING ROUTINE TIRE CHANGE. ROTOR MANUFACTURER AWARE OF PROBLEM. DANA CORPORATION, AXLE MANUFACTURER, AWARE OF PROBLEM, BENDIX REPRESENTATIVE AWARE OF PROBLEM. WE ARE HAVING GREST DIFFICULTY GETTING THIS VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE ADDRESSED BY ANYONE CONCERNED.. WE ARE ASKING THAT A RECALL OF ALL EQUIPMENT WITH THIS EXISTING BRAKE ROTOR BE REPLACED. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 15 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THESE ROTORS. *TR

2006 Peterbilt 378 questions

Does the 2006 Peterbilt 378 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2006 Peterbilt 378: Wrong tire pressure on label may cause tire failure; Equipment:Other:Labels; Service Brakes, Air; Power Train:Driveline; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Peterbilt 378?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Air (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 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.

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