2004 Peterbilt 379 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004 Peterbilt 379 recalls

Most common 2004 Peterbilt 379 problems

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

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	1

What owners report

2010-02-17, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING AT 70MPH IN SUB FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND AT OPERATING TEMPERATURES, THE HORTON FAN HUB CAME OFF AND INTO THE RADIATOR. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME AND I WAS IN THE SLEEPER CABIN. THERE WAS NO AUDIBLE NOISE WHEN THE HUB FAILED. SHE SAW A LOT OF STEAM OR SMOKE AND FIRST THOUGHT THE ENGINE HAD CAUGHT FIRE. THE SMOKE WAS COMING OUT IN ALL DIRECTIONS AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD AFFECTING HER VISABILITY FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SHOULDER WHICH AT THAT TIME WE WERE ABLE TO SEE ANITFREEZE AND PIECES OF FAN BLADES ON THE GROUND. WE SUSPECT THERE WERE ALSO DEBRIS LEFT ON THE ROAD WHEN THIS OCCURRED. WE BOUGHT THIS TRUCK USED WITH 294,000. THE FI

2004 Peterbilt 379 questions

Does the 2004 Peterbilt 379 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2004 Peterbilt 379: Equipment:Other:Labels; Service Brakes, Air; Equipment; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Peterbilt 379?

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 379 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.